assists

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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

Thiero, getting a rare starting moment, scored seven points and grabbed four rebounds while Bronny James had four points and five assists in a starting role.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

It assists with pricing, helping merchants understand their costs when determining how much to charge.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

The forward went on to score six goals and provide two assists in 28 appearances after joining shortly after lockdown.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

His importance is underlined by the fact he has contributed the same amount of goals and assists, six, as Bellingham since England faced DR Congo.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

I once saw him get a triple double against Pennsville—sixteen assists, eighteen points, ten rebounds.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick