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
Liberia, a longtime recipient of U.S. foreign assistance, has been hit hard by Trump's closure of USAID earlier this year.
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Jewel Bright, NPR, 9 July 2025
Democrats have castigated Republicans over the measure's cuts to health care and food assistance programs and suggested the bill will play a role in 2026 campaigns.
—Lawrence Andrea, jsonline.com, 9 July 2025
Some successful measures providing non-police options for emergency response, like the CAHOOTS crisis assistance program in Eugene, Oregon, have had to be discontinued due to a winding down of federal support.
—Sandy Hudson, refinery29.com, 9 July 2025
The spry assistance of stagehands, who not only move set pieces but help flesh out the world of the play, is a jaunty touch.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
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Jewel Bright, NPR, 9 July 2025
Democrats have castigated Republicans over the measure's cuts to health care and food assistance programs and suggested the bill will play a role in 2026 campaigns.
—Lawrence Andrea, jsonline.com, 9 July 2025
Some successful measures providing non-police options for emergency response, like the CAHOOTS crisis assistance program in Eugene, Oregon, have had to be discontinued due to a winding down of federal support.
—Sandy Hudson, refinery29.com, 9 July 2025
The spry assistance of stagehands, who not only move set pieces but help flesh out the world of the play, is a jaunty touch.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assistance
Noun
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In the pantheon of secondary assists, Euro 2025 served up an all-timer yesterday.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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For Indiana, Kelsey Mitchell exploded for 32 points, seven assists and three rebounds, while Alyiah Boston added 21 points, six rebounds and three assists in the win.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Use basic floral arranging techniques—like focal points and structural supports—to keep your display intentional.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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Samir’s mother, too, was moved by the outpouring of support.—
Aurora Sousanis,
Freep.com,
13 July 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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Dayton, a small community near Chattanooga, had lost a factory to bankruptcy and needed the boost.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
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The state’s total prison population is up about 7% since the compensation boost took effect.—
Mario Koran,
jsonline.com,
12 July 2025
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As a part of Rubio’s reorganization, the State Department proposed a 50% reduction for aid to the world’s refugees in its 2026 budget request to Congress.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
13 July 2025
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The 21-month war has left much of Gaza’s population of more than 2 million reliant on outside aid while food security experts warn of famine.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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Jason Bateman even offered Shepard some encouragement to lock it down.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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What a torrent of encouragement and loving advice and undeserved flattery over the years!—
John Updike,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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“Assistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assistance. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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