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
Click here for a list of organizations providing assistance for music industry workers during the fire emergency.
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Jan. 2025
Shepherd’s Staff serves county residents in crisis by providing temporary assistance to resolve short-term problems, while empowering people to seek more permanent solutions for social and economic self-sufficiency.
—Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2025
The case was prosecuted by Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Marc Durso and Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Tatiana Messina, with the assistance of Inspector Herbert Johnson, Inspector Butch Hyatt and Paralegal Chelsea Meehan.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2025
Colleges and universities will need to figure out how to arrange relevant work experience for every student in every program, alone or with the assistance of partners.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Jan. 2025
Shepherd’s Staff serves county residents in crisis by providing temporary assistance to resolve short-term problems, while empowering people to seek more permanent solutions for social and economic self-sufficiency.
—Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2025
The case was prosecuted by Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Marc Durso and Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Tatiana Messina, with the assistance of Inspector Herbert Johnson, Inspector Butch Hyatt and Paralegal Chelsea Meehan.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2025
Colleges and universities will need to figure out how to arrange relevant work experience for every student in every program, alone or with the assistance of partners.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assistance
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But of Bedard’s most recent 11 points, Bertuzzi has scored the goal or had an assist in eight of them.Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Huskies finished with seven different scorers while nine recorded at least one assist and all 10 grabbed at least one steal.Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2025
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Congress passed the divest-or-ban legislation targeting TikTok last year with solid bipartisan support and it was signed into law by President Biden.Todd Spangler, Variety, 14 Jan. 2025
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In fact, many top MBA programs have dedicated military or veterans’ clubs that provide networking and community support.Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 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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With Venus in Pisces gracing your career sector, your professional life gets a Venusian boost of charm, which could inspire the desire to incorporate more art and joy into your professional life.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Myrie’s matching funds movement gives him a boost as the June 24 Democratic mayoral primary looms just six months away.Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Disney has pledged $15 million in aid for those affected by the wildfires, with funds going toward organizations like the American Red Cross, the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation and the Los Angeles Regional Food bank, while additional resources would be offered to any affected employee.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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He was carried home and given medical aid, but died of heart ailments within 20 days, on September 24, 1961.Daniel Burke, NPR, 14 Jan. 2025
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By Emily Tannenbaum More people than not had words of encouragement or solidarity, and even those who didn’t have time to stop and speak with me told me to stay safe or keep well and wished me luck.Kate Lavelle, Glamour, 13 Jan. 2025
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Coupled with a friend’s encouragement, Carrie established CompassionCare Concierge to share her talents with her community.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Assistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assistance. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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