ASSISTANCE Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

assistance

noun

ə-ˈsi-stən(t)s

Definition of assistance

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 Breaking this cycle requires men to actively practice seeking assistance. — Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Just as many people can’t afford to have someone else clean their homes, landscape their yards or nanny their kids, those struggling to make ends meet may need to lean on AI assistance. — Billy J. Stratton, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026 In all, the Federation of Psychologists had provided assistance in 2,495 cases. — Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 In an emergency situation, an in-the-flesh roadside assistance team is also available, Bonelli said. — Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for assistance

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Noun

Reese was 9-for-9 from the field, hitting two 3-pointers, for 20 points and had 10 rebounds and eight assists for her WNBA-leading 25th double-double of the season.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
Shepard, who had eight rebounds and four assists, and Alysha Clark scored before Clark hit a 3-pointer.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of assist

Noun

Wesseh said Liberia’s development needs may have influenced the government’s decision, with officials hoping the agreement would bring support from Washington.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Next, workers will install new cables, bolted into the five main branches, to stabilize the tree before removing the old supports.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of support

Noun

With no passing vehicles to call on for help, the pair began walking across the salt flats in search of assistance.

— Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
At the elementary level, independence may include children organizing their own assignments, managing time, asking for help, and accepting responsibility.

— Jose Bolaños, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of help

Noun

But the reflation boost appears to be petering out as much of the price recovery has been driven by surging global energy costs, while domestic demand lags.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
That is a big boost for the detection of worlds that don't pass between Earth and their host star.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026

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