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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And, of course, there was personal assistance on the ground.
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Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2024
Seniors living in Michigan's Thumb can now apply to get free food assistance.
—Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 12 Sep. 2024
Our Care Team is providing support and assistance to the guest's family during this difficult time.
—Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2024
The plan, which elaborates on proposals by President Joe Biden, includes building 3 million new housing units, down payment assistance and a tax credit for first-time homebuyers.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 19 Aug. 2024
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Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2024
Seniors living in Michigan's Thumb can now apply to get free food assistance.
—Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 12 Sep. 2024
Our Care Team is providing support and assistance to the guest's family during this difficult time.
—Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2024
The plan, which elaborates on proposals by President Joe Biden, includes building 3 million new housing units, down payment assistance and a tax credit for first-time homebuyers.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 19 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for assistance
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“Assistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assistance. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.
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