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
David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
The Broncos finished with 18 assists, tied for the most by Boise State in Mountain West play this year.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Feb. 2025
Stepheny Price, Fox News, 2 Feb. 2025
Murray immediately hobbled over to the sideline and was assisted to the locker room by Pelicans trainers.
—William Guillory, The Athletic, 1 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Across 42 healthy bouts this year, Davis is averaging 25.7 points on 52.8 percent shooting from the floor and 78.8 percent shooting from the foul line, 11.9 rebounds, and 3.4 assists.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
The Broncos finished with 18 assists, tied for the most by Boise State in Mountain West play this year.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Feb. 2025
Verb
The Houston Fire Department also responded to the incident as part of safety protocols and assisted in deboarding passengers.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 2 Feb. 2025
Murray immediately hobbled over to the sideline and was assisted to the locker room by Pelicans trainers.
—William Guillory, The Athletic, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assist
Noun
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On the other hand, Anthropic itself is quick to sell its LLMs as a way for other companies to help employees that might have a little trouble communicating without AI assistance.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
4 Feb. 2025
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Marocco, who is also serving as the State Department’s head of foreign assistance, drafted the directive to freeze almost all foreign aid.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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As a drink, it’s praised as a rich source of protein and calcium, often touted for its ability to aid digestion and boost joint health, among other benefits.—
Alexis deBoschnek,
Bon Appétit,
5 Feb. 2025
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The overall mission of the project is to aid in scientific research and ocean exploration.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2025
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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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The players took to the NFL stage to greet fans, stir up support and make their mark ahead of the game.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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Families are encouraged to seek support at Norton Sound Health Corporation.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Just as Manning’s candidacy gets a boost from the two magical Super Bowl runs, the lack of team success during the second half of his career is a drag.—
Dan Duggan,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Lakers now have a chance to win with a 40-year-old James, and the recent trades provide a momentum boost for the team's title push.—
Valentina Martinez,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Assist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assist. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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