as in assists
an act or instance of helping
thank you for your assistance in helping me change my flat tire
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The three wings combined for 63 points, with Barrett leading the trio with 25 points to go along with eight rebounds and five assists.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025 -
In that game, Rozier finished with five points, four rebounds and two assists in that opening period — a productive quarter but well below his usual total output for a full game.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Denver Post,
23 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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Each measurement ensures that the additional supports will hold the tree evenly, preventing stress on the branches during winter storms.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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Many have expressed concern about the aging pipes over several years, as anchor strikes, missing pipeline supports and loss of protective pipeline coating have been discovered.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Some companies have already touted major productivity boosts brought on by AI tools.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Between screens, Wi-Fi boosts, and gaming gear, today's Amazon deals are basically a whole home glow-up just waiting to happen.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 Oct. 2025
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There’s no due process here, either; the three triumvirs don’t get their hands dirty, their decisions can’t be appealed, and there’s no public process by which those to be killed will be identified before the decision is final.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025
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Delving into the tragic murder of Ajike Owens, a Black Florida woman, at the hands of her white neighbor Susan Lorincz, the new film from prolific documentarian Geeta Gandbhir examines issues of race, class, community, and surveillance.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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Sturdy handrails, space for wheelchairs and mobility aids, and sinks, dryers and dispensers mounted for ease of reach.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Accessibility and Sustainability The lobby, rooftop, spa, and restaurants are all accessible to guests using mobility aids.—
Hannah Walhout,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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Hints, counsels, warnings, remonstrations, even encouragements are, in the end, of limited value.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
21 Oct. 2025
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Ward and Curlee also started the app Counterbalance, which provides daily encouragements, recipes, community and more.—
Emy LaCroix,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The first-day beginner package for ages 9 and older includes a two-hour lesson and all-day access to three beginner lifts.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
23 Oct. 2025
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Take a stroll through the magenta hallways with sculptures and insanely cool photography, then step into the living room where the views captivate and the kaleidoscopic furniture lifts spirits.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Assistances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assistances. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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