as in assists
an act or instance of helping
thank you for your assistance in helping me change my flat tire
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Noun
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Meanwhile, Clark looked flashy rocking her brand-new signature Nike kicks, dropping 26 points and seven assists.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026 -
Gray and Howard each chipped in 17 and 16 points, respectively, with Howard finishing with six assists.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The Knicks are taking their victory lap with help from Jimmy Fallon.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Chicago police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect who stabbed another man during a fight on a CTA Blue Line train earlier this month.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Structural issues in the roof have forced staff to install pipe jacks as temporary supports, and Leonard acknowledged the situation is unsustainable.—
Kevin Strong,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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If the county reinforces only the bridge but leaves the stream banks unstable, high-velocity water that caused the initial damage may continue to wash away the ground around the new supports.—
Sofia Montoya-Deck,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2026
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On a similar point, the most recent Art Basel & UBS Art Market Report noted major boosts to the Old Masters and Impressionism markets.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
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Pre-tournament friendlies provided boosts.—
The Athletic Soccer Experts,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
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If that happens, remove the safety clip, hold the can with both hands, and prepare to spray when the bear is roughly 30 to 40 feet away.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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While Zendaya, 29, sported a simple gold band on her ring finger, Holland's hands were bare.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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This is a dramatic increase from 2010, when the CDC reported just 4% of adults used prescription sleep aids.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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The air that’s pushed down helps your body remove excess heat and aids in evaporating perspiration.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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All through the park, competitors and onlookers hit vapes and shout tips and encouragements into trees.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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In October 2024 ahead of her own stay at MSG, Billie Eilish recorded encouragements to take the subways for environmental benefits.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
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Showery Wednesday, severe storm risk Thursday in Maryland Showers will return to the forecast, especially Wednesday morning, as a warm front lifts in our direction.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Summer is for hiking, mountain biking, scenic lifts, and zip lining, while winter offers one of the longest ski seasons with trails for every level, plus snowboarding, tubing, and snowshoeing.—
Lauren Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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“Assistances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assistances. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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