assists

Part of Speech:

All (2) Noun (1) Verb (1)

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help n.
help v.

NOUN

help

Synonyms

STRONG

abetment aid assistance backing benefit boost collaboration comfort compensation cooperation facilitation furtherance hand lift reinforcement relief service support

WEAK

helping hand

Antonyms

STRONG

blockage damage delay discouragement encumbrance handicap harm hindrance hurt impediment injury loss obstruction opposition prevention stop stoppage

WEAK

thwarting

VERB

help

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aid back benefit boost cooperate expedite facilitate reinforce support sustain take care of

STRONG

abet collaborate further hype plug puff push relieve serve stump thump

WEAK

bail out do for give a boost give a leg up give a lift go down the line for go for go to bat for go with grease the wheels lend a hand make a pitch for open doors put on the map ride shotgun root for run interference for stand up for work for work with

Antonyms

STRONGEST

block check delay discourage halt handicap hinder hurt impede injure obstruct prevent stop undermine

STRONG

conceal frustrate hide

WEAK

thwart

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assists

James has played in 74 games during his young career, including 42 last season when he averaged 2.9 points and 1.2 assists in 8.9 minutes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026

He was named in the team of the tournament after three goals and three assists.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

While putting up a seemingly ho-hum 42 points against Miami, he also had a season-high 13 assists.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026

Engels has three assists and no goals in 12 games while Austbo has scored twice and had two assists having started just two league matches.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

Nathaniel Muhammad assists Emanuel in the dry-cleaning plant.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey

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