assist
verb (used with object)
to give support or aid to; help.
is assisting
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present progressiveof assist (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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It added that AlixPartners is assisting it on improving its execution and strengthening operations and has not recommended bankruptcy to either Lucid’s board or management team.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
As for Ford, AI is assisting with inspections to improve quality.
From Barron's ● Apr. 10, 2026
Searches for the remaining hostage bodies are under way in Gaza’s ruins and include an Egyptian team that is assisting in the efforts, according to Arab mediators.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2025
On Sunday, the FBI announced on X that it is assisting the Sheriff’s Office with the search for Melodee.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2025
“And you’ve met Monica,” Rex Rollins says, “who is assisting the very talented, very dashing Olivier Award winning Mr. Garret Charles. Our choreographer.”
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
