as in assist
an act or instance of helping
thank you for your assistance in helping me change my flat tire
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Recent Examples of assistance
More than 50 people in Minnesota have been convicted in a slew of schemes to steal from assistance programs.
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Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Immediate care and assistance are provided by EMTs and the specialized medical case managers, but primary care doctors and therapists visit weekly.
—Aaron Bolton, NPR, 6 Jan. 2026
With assistance from Kurt Badenhausen.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The vouchers are tied to the apartments, so when a family moves out another family will receive the assistance, officials have said.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assistance
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Tyler Herro scored 19 on 7 for 15 shooting but had as many turnovers (three) as assists.—
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Stephen Curry scored 31 for his 13th 30-point performance of the season and Jimmy Butler had 30 points, seven rebounds and six assists in his fourth 30-point outing as the Warriors had a three-game home winning streak snapped.—
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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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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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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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Fire department personell who responded to the scene rendered aid to the man and transported him to a nearby hospital, but he was later pronounced dead.—
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Scarce aid can be maximized by investing in approaches that reach more people at less cost.—
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Her brother shaved his head alongside her, while friends organized care packages, drove her to sessions and offered constant encouragement.—
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The chatbot repeatedly offered Nelson doting messages and constant encouragement, Turner-Scott claimed.—
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“Assistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assistance. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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