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assists

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

Example Sentences

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With three goals, including the overtime winner in Game 2 against Philadelphia, and nine assists, Hall is tied for fourth overall in postseason production per game.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

He’s averaging 5.7 assists per game, which is below his 6.6 during the regular season, and he’s shooting 45.8%, which is below his 55.3% for the season.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

In fact, he has seven goal involvements in his past six games - with five goals complemented by two assists - as many as in his previous 24.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

James finished his night with 19 points on seven-for-19 shooting, eight assists and six rebounds.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

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

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick