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

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

Cameron Brink led the Sparks with 14 points and seven rebounds, while Ogwumike had 11 points, six rebounds and five assists.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

The 22-year-old Gambia international has scored 10 goals and provided nine assists in 73 appearances for the Seagulls.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

Fifteen assists and five goals during his time in the Bundesliga meant that comparisons with countryman Yan Diomande at RB Leipzig were inevitable.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

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

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan