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
Foreign assistance overall amounts to less than 1% of the U.S. budget.
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Ellen Knickmeyer and Meg Kinnard, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2025
The Trump administration last week froze nearly all foreign assistance from the U.S., with exceptions only made for emergency food programs, some humanitarian programs providing medical care and military aid to Israel and Egypt, the Associated Press reported.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2025
The United States Agency for International Development is one of the largest aid organizations in the world, established under President John F. Kennedy to provide a variety of foreign assistance programs in developing nations.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
However, the task force later disbanded, and both departments continued working on the individual cases with the FBI's assistance, MacVeigh said.
—Mollie Markowitz, Fox News, 2 Feb. 2025
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Ellen Knickmeyer and Meg Kinnard, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2025
The Trump administration last week froze nearly all foreign assistance from the U.S., with exceptions only made for emergency food programs, some humanitarian programs providing medical care and military aid to Israel and Egypt, the Associated Press reported.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2025
The United States Agency for International Development is one of the largest aid organizations in the world, established under President John F. Kennedy to provide a variety of foreign assistance programs in developing nations.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
However, the task force later disbanded, and both departments continued working on the individual cases with the FBI's assistance, MacVeigh said.
—Mollie Markowitz, Fox News, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assistance
Noun
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The Illinois Wesleyan recruit adds eight rebounds and four assists in a 42-31 win over Stagg.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
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Comets forward Rian Marques returned to the scoresheet with a hat trick and two assists, now leading the MASL in points (30) and assists (14).—
Nathan Dunn,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2025
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On Sunday, thousands headed to downtown Los Angeles to protest Trump’s actions and show their support for an immigrant community that is very much woven into the fabric of the region.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2025
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The cruelty and barbarism of this action shockingly overturns the purpose of USAID, which is to gain international support and influence for the U.S. in developing countries.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 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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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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In several news conferences since last fall, CCM and other education leaders have called for a $545 million funding boost on top of the state’s existing ECS investment.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
6 Feb. 2025
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These unprecedented changes have drawn significant criticism from humanitarian organizations, foreign governments, and political opponents, who claim that the Trump administration is abandoning America's historic commitment to global development and humanitarian aid.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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The issue with many state initiatives to help with homelessness is that the burden of proof to show aid is needed is onerous.—
Graham P. Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Throughout this period, my pets were and still are my greatest source of encouragement.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2025
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The comments on Moore's birthday post for Tallulah were full of encouragement and compliments for Demi and Bruce.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Assistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assistance. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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