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
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
Field hockey In Patriot League action, Caitlin Patten tallied three points (one goal, two assists) and Katilyn Manning drove home a penalty stroke to lead Hingham (12-0-1) to a 7-0 victory over Silver Lake.
—Marcello Rossetti, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
The 1980s and ‘90s would prove to be a time of innovation in the fields of genetics and assisted reproductive technology.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Braun followed up an 8-for-8 shooting performance by contributing 11 more points and three assists in Los Angeles.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
Field hockey In Patriot League action, Caitlin Patten tallied three points (one goal, two assists) and Katilyn Manning drove home a penalty stroke to lead Hingham (12-0-1) to a 7-0 victory over Silver Lake.
—Marcello Rossetti, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
Dogs trained to detect the scent of explosives assisted alongside bomb disposal experts from the Independent Counter-Terrorism Unit of the Police in Katowice at the scene.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
The 1980s and ‘90s would prove to be a time of innovation in the fields of genetics and assisted reproductive technology.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assist
Noun
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Local farmers and businesses in Wisconsin are bracing for impact as funding for the state's federal food assistance program is set to run out by November.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Beyond in-person assistance, travelers can also download their specific airline’s smartphone app, which may be able to provide immediate re-booking assistance, and potentially even a complimentary hotel or meal.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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By aiding mariners, Airy believed, such measurements provided a tangible service to the state that the newfangled spectroscopy might not be able to match.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Michael Kayode’s cannonball long throws, which Slot said Liverpool had practised defending on Friday and spoken about again on Saturday, were a constant problem, but the visitors repeatedly, and needlessly, aided Brentford by putting the ball out of play in their own defensive third.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Connor called 911 for help, and authorities tried to locate Mallory while also talking to the rest of the friends about what happened.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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In recent days, the grassroots effort has spread, as messages offering and seeking assistance are cut, copied and pasted throughout communities big and small, connecting neighbors and finding those in need tangible help.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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From fuzzy open-toe slip-ons to orthopedic slides with extra arch support, there’s an affordable gift in here for everyone.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Some celebrants were building political support for the controversial Barge Canal.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Oct. 2025
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This trend has followed a similar pattern across Europe, with Spain and Germany also seeing a boost in this system’s use after a quieter period.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Beijing’s talent-friendly move could also give it a boost amid continuing trade tensions and tech rivalries with Washington, which has imposed export controls on chips and other advanced technology that are spurring China to develop its own.—
Peter Guo,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Assist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assist. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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