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as in to assist
to provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end
offered to help her widowed father when he moved into an apartment
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2
as in to alleviate
to make more bearable or less severe
the new ointment didn't help Josh's sunburn one bit
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3
as in to prevent
to keep from happening by taking action in advance
they couldn't help the way things turned out
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as in to benefit
to provide with something useful or desirable
being independently wealthy certainly helped him during his years as a struggling young artist
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as in to improve
to make better
some minor revisions would help this essay immensely
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as in assist
an act or instance of helping
I could use your help getting this tire back on the car
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as in benefit
a thing that helps
the computer is a great help for writing reports
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as in staff
a body of persons at work or available for work
it's so hard to get good help these days
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Recent Examples of help
Lisa Box, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The award is presented in partnership with the non-profit organization Media For Texas, the state’s leading media advocacy whose mission is to help build out the entertainment industry across Texas.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 15 May 2025
Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 6 Feb. 2023
That’s when content teams should get some help from AI tools in handling the details.
—John Hall, Forbes, 5 Feb. 2023
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Verb
These capabilities not only enhance the user experience but also help brands stay top of mind for potential customers by ensuring seamless discoverability and security.
—Lisa Box, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The award is presented in partnership with the non-profit organization Media For Texas, the state’s leading media advocacy whose mission is to help build out the entertainment industry across Texas.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 15 May 2025
Noun
There are several ways to get help filing your taxes.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 6 Feb. 2023
That’s when content teams should get some help from AI tools in handling the details.
—John Hall, Forbes, 5 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for help
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While the State Department's long-standing program to assist refugees during their first months in the U.S. has been halted due to Mr. Trump's actions, his administration has instructed resettlement officials to use Department of Health and Human Services funds to aid the Afrikaners.—
May 9,
CBS News,
9 May 2025
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The revelation that China is assisting the Houthis, a Yemeni terrorist group that has been stymying the movement of goods throughout the Red Sea, has been interpreted in various ways.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Press coverage at the time of Alexander’s death focused in part on her operation of Anger Room, a business in Dallas where customers could alleviate stress by smashing items in rooms made to look like a workplace or a living area.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2025
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This development alleviates pressures on the semiconductor industry, which has been impacted by supply chain disruptions and uncertain business conditions.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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Megan had filed a restraining order against Lanez in December 2024 asking that the Los Angeles Superior Court judge prevent Lanez from allegedly harassing Megan from prison through third parties during his10-year jail sentence.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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Probiotics may help fight and prevent respiratory infections by boosting the immune system and reducing the presence of harmful bacteria and viruses in the respiratory tract.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2025
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Different markets tend to have vastly different premium costs, and part-time or seasonal workers may benefit from distinct strategies.—
Jack Hooper,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Clearly the museum has benefited from Parton’s penchant to hold onto keepsakes.—
Nancy Kruh,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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The program seeks to tackle the issue through nutrition, physical activity, cutting back on medications and improving food and drug quality and safety.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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However, this premium valuation appears justified when considering the company’s extraordinary growth trajectory and improving profitability metrics.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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These organizations provide critical services, including support for human trafficking survivors, shelter for families escaping domestic violence, and financial assistance to women facing breast cancer.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 May 2025
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There were several bills in the state House and Senate providing financial assistance to charter schools, now referred to as schools of hope.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2025
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Coker and Moore have the advantage in roles department, while Chisena has the advantage with special teams.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
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The Mavericks won the flip, earning the 0.1% advantage that incredibly resulted in their propulsion to the top of the order for the June 25 draft in New York.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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Oversee lodging operations, manage the staff and keep the guests happy.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Andonovski and his staff brought a few tactical wrinkles for Friday’s match.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
17 May 2025
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“Help.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/help. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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