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
Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Dëmin ranks ninth among rookies in assists, eighth in assists per game, seventh in assist percentage and 10th in assist-to-turnover ratio.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
Pascal Siakam scored 30 points, Andrew Nembhard had 24 points and 10 assists and the Indiana Pacers snapped a four-game losing streak by holding off the New York Knicks with a 137-134 overtime victory on Tuesday night.
—CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Bronny James had 12 points and six assists for the Lakers.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Chazadi Wright had 20 points and a career-high 12 assists.
—John Bohnenkamp, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2026
Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Max assists employees with tasks like financing, paperwork, inventory management, and fraud detection.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
Ilitch Sports + Entertainment, which owns both franchises, will handle the broadcast production duties for hockey, while MLB assists with production distribution, beginning next season.
—CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
According to the South Dakota Highway Patrol, after an arrest has been made, the National Guard assists with administrative processing before the Department of Corrections (DOC) holds individuals for a federal transfer.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5 Feb. 2026
Supporting them is a multilingual team that assists patients throughout the entire journey, from start to finish, from consultation to post-operative care.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The store also assists residents who do not have a stable mailing address, making walk-in service especially helpful for unhoused individuals or those living in transitional housing.
—William Jones, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Allred zeroed in on her purchase of stock in Palantir Technologies, a contractor that assists immigration officials with deportations.
—Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Discover how High Quality Portfolio assists you.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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The 20-year-old earned his first AHL All-Star nod after racking up 28 points (15 goals, 13 assists) in 28 games with the IceHogs.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Dëmin ranks ninth among rookies in assists, eighth in assists per game, seventh in assist percentage and 10th in assist-to-turnover ratio.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
Pascal Siakam scored 30 points, Andrew Nembhard had 24 points and 10 assists and the Indiana Pacers snapped a four-game losing streak by holding off the New York Knicks with a 137-134 overtime victory on Tuesday night.
—CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Bronny James had 12 points and six assists for the Lakers.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Chazadi Wright had 20 points and a career-high 12 assists.
—John Bohnenkamp, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2026
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The company assists with complex IRS issues like wage garnishments, bank levies, and tax liens.
—Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Max assists employees with tasks like financing, paperwork, inventory management, and fraud detection.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
Ilitch Sports + Entertainment, which owns both franchises, will handle the broadcast production duties for hockey, while MLB assists with production distribution, beginning next season.
—CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
According to the South Dakota Highway Patrol, after an arrest has been made, the National Guard assists with administrative processing before the Department of Corrections (DOC) holds individuals for a federal transfer.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5 Feb. 2026
Supporting them is a multilingual team that assists patients throughout the entire journey, from start to finish, from consultation to post-operative care.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The store also assists residents who do not have a stable mailing address, making walk-in service especially helpful for unhoused individuals or those living in transitional housing.
—William Jones, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Allred zeroed in on her purchase of stock in Palantir Technologies, a contractor that assists immigration officials with deportations.
—Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Discover how High Quality Portfolio assists you.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assists
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When people with disabilities live in the community with appropriate supports, the state avoids far more expensive emergency care, institutional placements, and hospital stays.—
Fay Lenz,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2026
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Instead of requiring people to start in shelter before accessing permanent housing, Street to Home connects chronically unsheltered New Yorkers directly to permanent housing with supports and tackles the paperwork after.—
Jeffrey Ginsburg,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The tuber also provides vitamin C, which acts as an antioxidant, and fiber, which aids digestion, boosts satiety, and regulates blood sugar.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
4 Feb. 2026
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The calcium found in milk is also packaged with vitamin D, which aids in the absorption of calcium.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
19 Jan. 2026
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The team will have to find Jackson more help to return to contention.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Zddloinp Over-Stove Spice Rack Banish countertop clutter with the help of this handy shelf, which sits snugly on top of your stove.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Feb. 2026
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This process helps unlock essential minerals from the rock.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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The Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program primarily helps tax filers with incomes below $69,000, those who are disabled and those who are not proficient in English.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Familiar dishes with small boosts tend to shine the most — creamy pastas, roasted proteins, cozy vegetarian mains, chocolate-forward desserts.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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This mix has added boosts of ginger and turmeric, which are good for upset stomachs and might even ease seasickness symptoms.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2026
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That translates to more reps, heavier lifts, and better gains over time.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Choose weights or resistance that are light to moderate and avoid maximum effort lifts.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
10 Feb. 2026
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And while their steamy, sweaty dalliances are hot and heavy (albeit mostly clothed), most swoonworthy are the smaller moments, like Heathcliff gently cupping his hands to keep the rain out of Cathy’s eyes.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Dodds and Mouat, who entered the field as favorites, shook hands with the Wrana siblings with one end still to play.—
JULIA FRANKEL,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
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