ASSISTS Synonyms: 127 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of assist

as in supports

an act or instance of helping with an assist from his dad, the youngster built a doghouse any canine would be proud to call home

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verb

present tense third-person singular of assist

as in aids

to provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end you can assist families in need by donating old clothes in good condition

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Noun

The 19-year-old center, who leads the team in assists and points, won only 1 of 11 faceoffs and had two shots. — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 Mark Stone had a goal and two assists, and the Vegas Golden Knights extended their strong start by romping past the slumping Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 on Saturday night. — ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026 Over the past seven seasons, Randle ranks fourth in the NBA in assists leading to 3-pointers, behind only Nikola Jokić, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Dončić. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026 Griezmann has 12 goals and seven assists in 14 MLS appearances and is the first player in league history with a goal contribution in 12 of his first 14 career games. — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Oct. 2026 And his stellar defense led the way — 13 outfield assists and no errors in 1,106 innings. — Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026 Freshman Milly McGee earned 31 assists, six digs and one kill. — Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 Sam Reinhart scored twice, and Seth Jones had two assists for the Panthers. — Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026

Verb

Uribe was based at the Mather National Guard facility near Rancho Cordova and served as a member of the state Counterdrug Task Force, a unit that assists local, tribal and federal law enforcement entities in combating drug traffickers. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Her dad builds custom houses, while her mom assists, mainly working on the interior design aspect. — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2026 In the film, which earned more than $598 million worldwide, Tillman portrays Captain Bledsoe, a submarine operator who assists Ethan Hunt (played by Tom Cruise) in his mission to defeat an artificial intelligence villain. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026 Its robotic guidance assists surgeons during the implant placement process by providing real-time navigation and exceptional precision while still allowing the surgeon to maintain complete clinical control. — Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026 To Chau, the technology is one of many artist’s tools that assists him in rendering images of people and histories that couldn’t otherwise exist. — Tran Chau, Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2026 Chan took credit for some of the success of Cluely, a controversial AI startup whose app assists users in situations like job interviews in real time. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Gonzales and Feehan were active-duty soldiers supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, which assists partner forces in securing a lasting defeat of ISIS. — Josh Meyer, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 Clients are looking for a partner who grasps their objectives, assists with key financial choices, and adapts alongside them as their circumstances shift, said Scott Stearsman, head of Premier and branch banking at Truist. — Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for assists

Noun

Whatever marks that remain after pulling the supports away and curing the parts are easily ground or sanded away.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
The mural is painted directly onto the building’s walls, ceiling, and structural supports, so the art literally comes with the listing (or vice versa).

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of supports

Verb

This process aids in the development of classic sparkling wine flavors such as shortbread, brioche, and crème fraiche as well as a smooth, creamy mouthfeel and a sense of opulence.

— Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2026
The waiver gives the studio permission to create a duplicate of an actor in costume, which aids in VFX work during postproduction.

— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of aids

Noun

Advertisement The same technology that is delivering fortunes in Silicon Valley can also deliver help to the least fortunate.

— David Miliband, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
Long Beach Police requested the help of its SWAT team, which eventually made entry into the house.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of help

Verb

Jackson supports expanding the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which helps certain homeowners and renters with energy costs.

— Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
Intelligence provided by the US and other partners helps Ukraine defend against Russian ballistic missile attacks by providing the locations of missile launchers as well as data on where the strikes are heading, and when.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of helps

Noun

Indiana Sportsbook Welcome Offers Indiana sportsbooks offer various sign-up promotions to attract new users, most commonly bet-and-get promos, deposit matches, and profit boosts.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Simple tilt fix Researchers found that tilting a cell relative to gravity boosts performance.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of boosts

Noun

Although the front will be strong, the associated rainfall may be relatively limited as the strongest upper-level forcing lifts northeast of the region.

— Michael Autovino, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Rooms are below and the pools and gardens on the ground floor – though this does make the lifts a little confusing as numbers go up even though floors go down.

— Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of lifts

Noun

But the power this concentrates in the hands of one corporation and person – SpaceX and Musk – has raised alarm bells.

— Gerard Toal, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026
Mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese and blue cheese in a bowl with gloved hands or in a food processor until blended.

— Candy Hom, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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