ASSISTING Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

assisting 1 of 2

adjective

as in aiding

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assisting

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verb

present participle of assist

as in helping

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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The Dutch were again brilliant in a 2-0 win over Brazil, with Cruyff scoring one and assisting the other. — Michael Cox, New York Times, 1 July 2026 Local authorities were assisting travelers and Amtrak was deploying resources to help as well. — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026 Class 1 e-bikes provide pedal assistance up to 20 mph, while Class 2 e-bikes include a throttle but stop assisting the rider at 20 mph. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026 The Fort Worth Fire Department is assisting in a water rescue at Benbrook Lake at Holiday Park. — Mary Ella Hastings, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026 The city clerk is responsible for maintaining government records while assisting the mayor and City Council with administrative duties inside and outside council meetings. — Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026 There were 407 traffic stops and 144 traffic services, which includes debris removal, assisting with disabled or hazardous motor vehicles, according to state police on Friday. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 July 2026 Ventura County firefighters are assisting crews with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 2 July 2026 No one was ever charged with pulling the trigger, but three other men, Paul McIntyre, 58, Peter Cavanagh, 37, and Jordan Gareth Devine, 25, were charged with murder as accomplices for encouraging or assisting the shooter. — ABC News, 3 July 2026

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And right now, the Eric Dane story isn’t much helping.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 14 Apr. 2026

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In a recent interview on PEOPLE in 10, Chloe opened up about supporting Halle at a screening for her You, Me & Tuscany rom-com in April.

— Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie will be honored during ESPYS week in July with the Stuart Scott ENSPIRE Award for his work supporting the global autism community.

— Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 1 July 2026

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