as in supports
an act or instance of helping
with an assist from his dad, the youngster built a doghouse any canine would be proud to call home
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as in aids
to provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end
you can assist families in need by donating old clothes in good condition
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Recent Examples of assists
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Making the service free assists in response and recovery efforts in the aftermath of things like hurricanes and earthquakes, Musk has said.
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Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Steeves has yet to make his NHL debut but is coming off a career season at Charlotte with 45 points (23 goals, 22 assists) in 72 games.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
The reigning most improved player of the year totaled eight points and eight assists.
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Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
The London, Ontario, native scored 58 points (30 goals, 28 assists) in 49 games last season.
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Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Last season, the 30-year-old scored two goals and provided six assists in 22 games for Everton during his loan spell from Manchester City.
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Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
With six assists in his World Cup career, Messi contributes to a score of about one in every four games.
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Joelle Gross,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
Sabrina Ionescu had 14 points and five assists for New York.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Scott Ford is the deputy director of the Downtown Sacramento Partnership, a nonprofit that assists the region’s businesses.
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Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
Edward assists at Twins I and II, with the night watchman assisting at Giggle Box and Wiggle Inn.
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Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
The flat approach also assists in driver entry and exit.
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James Raia,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
But the biggest milestone of the night was Clark reclaiming the top spot on the WNBA assists leaderboard.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Founded in 1975, Crisis Assistance Ministry assists families in the Charlotte area facing financial hardship.
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Laura Horne,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
The French winger has had a fantastic season with Bayern Munich, helping the Bavarians to the Champions League semifinals and racking up an outrageous 52 goals and assists this campaign across all club competitions.
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Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Between them, Mykolenko and first choice right-back Jake O’Brien, a central defender by trade, managed just two Premier League assists this season, and the lack of attacking prowess from deep regularly hindered Everton’s play.
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Leon Imber,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
Noun
The Los Angeles native had a quiet first outing against the Valkyries but bounced back with a season-high 23 points in their next matchup, then had 10 assists against the Seattle Storm on Saturday.
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Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Making the service free assists in response and recovery efforts in the aftermath of things like hurricanes and earthquakes, Musk has said.
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Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Steeves has yet to make his NHL debut but is coming off a career season at Charlotte with 45 points (23 goals, 22 assists) in 72 games.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
The reigning most improved player of the year totaled eight points and eight assists.
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Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
The London, Ontario, native scored 58 points (30 goals, 28 assists) in 49 games last season.
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Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Last season, the 30-year-old scored two goals and provided six assists in 22 games for Everton during his loan spell from Manchester City.
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Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
With six assists in his World Cup career, Messi contributes to a score of about one in every four games.
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Joelle Gross,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
Sabrina Ionescu had 14 points and five assists for New York.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
Verb
Wells is also currently a member of Blacks in Politics and the African American Black Business Expo Committee, serves as the secretary for Friends of LaSalle Street Historic Auto Row, and assists Progressive Baptist Church’s women’s ministry and children’s church, the release said.
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Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Scott Ford is the deputy director of the Downtown Sacramento Partnership, a nonprofit that assists the region’s businesses.
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Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
Edward assists at Twins I and II, with the night watchman assisting at Giggle Box and Wiggle Inn.
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Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
The flat approach also assists in driver entry and exit.
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James Raia,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
But the biggest milestone of the night was Clark reclaiming the top spot on the WNBA assists leaderboard.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Founded in 1975, Crisis Assistance Ministry assists families in the Charlotte area facing financial hardship.
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Laura Horne,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
The French winger has had a fantastic season with Bayern Munich, helping the Bavarians to the Champions League semifinals and racking up an outrageous 52 goals and assists this campaign across all club competitions.
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Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Between them, Mykolenko and first choice right-back Jake O’Brien, a central defender by trade, managed just two Premier League assists this season, and the lack of attacking prowess from deep regularly hindered Everton’s play.
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Leon Imber,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assists
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The press cabin contains 14 lie-flat pods, including large tan leather seats with luxury features such as lumbar supports and massage functions.
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Officers were housed in a one-story structure atop the deck, which also featured antiaircraft guns and a kitchen, while crew quarters were in the concrete supports.
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These can help keep the right amount of chlorine in your pool, which aids in sanitation and keeping algae at bay.
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While largely vestigial in humans, its equivalent in animals like dogs channels moisture or aids feeding.
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For anonymous, confidential help, people can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224.
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After the match, Knight laid out both Usos with help from Solo Sikoa.
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There are growing concerns and confusion over Sacramento's new emergency shelter voucher program that helps homeless families.
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This helps balance immediate compensation needs with longer-term success metrics.
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Both show trust boosts engagement, improves quality, accelerates research, saves millions in drug development and positions trust as infrastructure.
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Many desert mosses are under threat, and conservationists might be able to better protect them with fungal boosts.
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Both of its pools have chair lifts, and there is Braille signage throughout.
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The facility is planned as a customer-facing destination, with a large showroom, demonstration stalls, vehicle service lifts and maintenance services.
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While committing the robberies Fleming drew a gun, and wore all black covering his face with a ski mask and goggles, and his hands with gloves, authorities said.
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Rinse the blueberries under cold running water, gently swishing them around with your hands to ensure all the berries are exposed to water.
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