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

Miles averages 20 points and 6.2 assists per game, ranking among the top 10 in the league for both statistics.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026

Though Miles trails another MVP candidate, Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, in points and assists per game, she is more efficient by most measures.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026

Reese finished a perfect 100% from the field, delivering 20 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

Cherki was one of the standout players in City's squad last season, registering four goals and 12 assists in 33 Premier League matches - the second highest number of assists in the division.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

“Now you rabbits do whatever rabbits do. And, White Rabbit, you get ready to rack up the assists this winter, you hear?”

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick