assistance

noun

ə-ˈsi-stən(t)s How to pronounce assistance (audio)
Definition of assistancenext
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 Roads, water and electric plans For a project that’s the size of nearly 250 football fields, the city is going to need assistance with the infrastructure to support it. — Taylor O'Connor 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026 Araghchi asked the United Nations to examine the impact of US measures on access to food, medicine, healthcare, energy, transportation, humanitarian assistance and other necessities. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 Social-media profiles have increasingly featured GoFundMe campaigns from families seeking financial assistance after a relative was arrested in Doral. — Verónica Egui Brito august 27, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). — Jane Imbody, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for assistance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assistance
  1. assist
  2. support
  3. help
  4. boost
  5. aid
  6. encouragement
Noun
  • Despite playing just 81 games in right field, Caglianone is tied for third in assists among all American League players at that position with seven.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
  • All ages are allowed to ride a Class 1 electric bike, which uses pedal assist and has a maximum motor speed of 20 mph.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of assist
Noun
  • Yet, earlier this month, I, my fellow editors and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration personnel were informed that support for the Arctic Report Card — our flagship annual report since 2006 — is canceled.
    — Twila Moon, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Demographic experts are cautiously optimistic about the new scheme, which appears to offer more sustained and holistic support for families.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of support
Noun
  • For example, expressing appreciation for past help or thanking the doctor for their time was more helpful than emphasizing sadness or frustration.
    — Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Some operators said they were forced to take out personal loans, ask family for financial help, and empty out their savings accounts.
    — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 31 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
Definition of boost
Noun
  • The City of Fort Worth is also working with the aid organization to help meet residents’ needs.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Wrongful death claim Ortiz failed to stop and render aid, the suit said, driving away from the scene.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of aid
Noun
  • Angela recalled him providing clothing, shoes and money to people experiencing homelessness, along with the words of encouragement that came naturally to him.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
  • As captured by a parent, a note that Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library sent to its graduates includes kind words and encouragement from the star.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of encouragement

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“Assistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assistance. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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