as in assistance
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 to aid
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 assist
Zack Cox, Hartford Courant, 13 Apr. 2025
The two-time Dual County Player of the Year averaged 15 points, 4.5 assists and 4.3 rebounds in 22 starts in her sophomore season.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
Modern technology assists with navigation, but there’s no substitute for a pilot’s local knowledge.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Sam Hauser went 4-for-7 from deep and scored 15 points in his 29 minutes, and Luke Kornet finished with 11 points, eight rebounds, two assists and four blocks.
—Zack Cox, Hartford Courant, 13 Apr. 2025
The two-time Dual County Player of the Year averaged 15 points, 4.5 assists and 4.3 rebounds in 22 starts in her sophomore season.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
The Afghan-American Foundation also condemned the move, calling it a betrayal of those who assisted the U.S. during its 20 years in the country.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
Modern technology assists with navigation, but there’s no substitute for a pilot’s local knowledge.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assist
Noun
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Document the encounter and seek assistance as soon as possible.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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Bentonville police were able to access Hensley's cellphone with the assistance of his family and friends, and a witness provided details regarding fentanyl purchases involving Hill, the affidavit states.—
Tracy Neal,
Arkansas Online,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The investigation was aided by a confidential informant — one of Gonzalez’s former friends who got busted, according to court records.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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To help aid this process, Chelsea Women are now operating independently from the men’s team and appointed Aki Mandhar, formerly of The Athletic, as their first-ever dedicated CEO.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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But in the meantime, those who know her are left to ponder an illness that appears to have consumed the caring mother, in spite of her efforts to get help.—
Laura Crimaldi,
BostonGlobe.com,
13 Feb. 2023
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Police departments in Carroll County could get help from the state with funding the high cost of outfitting officers with body cameras, if a bill introduced in the Maryland General Assembly is passed.—
Sherry Greenfield,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Feb. 2023
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Comedian and car aficionado Jay Leno drove state Sen. Shannon Grove, R-Bakersfield, in a 1976 Pontiac Trans-Am past the state Capitol on Tuesday, rallying support for legislation that would ease restrictions on classic cars.—
HECTOR AMEZCUA,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Launched in collaboration with BFD Productions, the initiative connects independent filmmakers with development, financing, and production support to greenlit indie films.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
8 Apr. 2025
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Finau's confidence may also get a boost from a recent hole-in-one at the Valero Texas Open, following another notable ace in the past.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Instead, it’s driven by the country’s sprawling dietary supplements industry, which critics have long said has little regulatory oversight—and which may get a boost from Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is widely seen as an ally to supplement makers.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Assist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assist. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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