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

The 23-year-old was instrumental in Rijeka, scoring as well as registering a hat-trick of assists.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

And after a positive start in Spain, where he has already picked up five assists in La Liga, Gordon looks to be joining boss Thomas Tuchel's "undroppable" bracket.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

The 21-year-old, who had a career-high 29 goals and 38 assists last season, is the NHL’s highest-paid player this season.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026

His performances, goals, and assists since the World Cup put him up there with the MLS's top individual stars, including Lionel Messi, Antoine Griezmann and Luis Suarez.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

I scored eight points, made two assists, had one block, and got three rebounds.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan