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
Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 9 Dec. 2024
Sophomore shooting guard DeShawn Harris-Smith had two points, two rebounds and two assists, but junior power forward Tafara Gapare finished with more turnovers (two) than points (one).
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 8 Dec. 2024
Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 9 Dec. 2024
If assisting your kids with math homework doesn’t top your list of favorite activities, that’s okay (and understandable)—just don’t admit it!
—Alex Vance, Parents, 9 Dec. 2024
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Star freshman Sarah Strong led UConn with 21 points, eight rebounds and three assists in the win over Louisville, shooting 80% from the field and 3-for-5 from 3-point range.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 9 Dec. 2024
Sophomore shooting guard DeShawn Harris-Smith had two points, two rebounds and two assists, but junior power forward Tafara Gapare finished with more turnovers (two) than points (one).
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 8 Dec. 2024
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People with videos or photos that may assist in the investigation can email them to cidvideo@oaklandca.gov.
—Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 9 Dec. 2024
If assisting your kids with math homework doesn’t top your list of favorite activities, that’s okay (and understandable)—just don’t admit it!
—Alex Vance, Parents, 9 Dec. 2024
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Specific services offered are medical aid, addiction treatment, mental health support, career assistance, independent living skills, vocational services, peer support services and social activities.Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The bill authorizes the expansion of U.S. military resources to assist with migrant interdiction on the border with Mexico and expands U.S. assistance to Israel -- core Republican priorities.Democrat-Gazette stafffrom wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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The lawyer's tenure as a public servant—specifically at the Manhattan District Attorney's Office—will likely aid in her defense of Mangione.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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This likely aids in hunting and finding their way around under the ice.Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
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But in the meantime, those who know her are left to ponder an illness that appears to have consumed the caring mother, in spite of her efforts to get help.Laura Crimaldi, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Feb. 2023
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Police departments in Carroll County could get help from the state with funding the high cost of outfitting officers with body cameras, if a bill introduced in the Maryland General Assembly is passed.Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 12 Feb. 2023
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Around-the-clock customer support, unlimited 0% processing, lifetime price guarantees, and next-day replacements are just a few of the perks of working with Slice.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Abrams previously toured North America this fall in support of the original The Secret of Us album, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 after its June release.Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 15 Dec. 2024
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Dogs may genuinely give their owners a happiness boost at work.Jessica Pierce, TIME, 15 Dec. 2024
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Water mains, water treatment, and dams are getting a massive boost, and in a bid to make the U.S. more competitive, almost $50 billion is being spent to ensure all of the country has access to broadband wireless service.Peter Green, Quartz, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Assist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assist. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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