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
Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2026
Miles Byrd had 10 points, six rebounds, six assists and two steals in just 23 minutes – and the Aztecs were +24 points with him on the floor.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
Foligno assisted on the goal for his first point of the season.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
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Mark Mitchell added 20 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.
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Silvetti made 37 appearances for Newell’s, scoring six goals and assisting on two others.
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The outlet also said the plan represents a shift away from long-standing import subsidies toward direct assistance for citizens.—
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According to the firm, its robots provide interactive assistance, handling routine inquiries with a warm, human-like presence and expressive body language.—
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The album’s first-week sales were aided by its availability across six vinyl variants (including one signed), four CD variants (one signed) and a standard digital download album (all with the same tracklist).—
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Spirits Spirits are disembodied beings who are occasionally called upon to aid specific humans (usually witches), but can sometimes become harmful.—
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On Wednesday, Mayor Barbara Lee and police leaders credited the city’s violence intervention program, as well as surveillance technology and help from the California Highway Patrol, with driving much of the decline.—
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Two of the patients sustained minor injuries, one of whom declined medical help.—
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Andy Baker-White, the senior director of state health policy for the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, said the bipartisan support for bills targeting food dyes and ultraprocessed food struck him as unusual.—
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The perfectly chunky, almost-statement shoes feature a lightweight midsole, shock-absorbing arch support, and a deep heel cup designed to keep your foot stable as you strut.—
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The city was already buzzing Friday night with both Bears and Packers fans, as the return of the NFL's oldest rivalry is a boost to spirits and business.—
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To be sure, how much of a boost beneficiaries see depends on the size of their current benefits.—
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“Assist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assist. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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