helping hand

noun

Definition of helping handnext
as in assistance
an act or instance of helping a skilled mechanic who generously provides a helping hand when his neighbors are plagued by car troubles

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Recent Examples of helping hand At the Anderson Munger Family YMCA in LA's Koreatown, a central hub for donation drop off and distribution, a steady stream of supplies and volunteers offering helping hands spilled out onto the sidewalk. — Janet W. Lee, NPR, 11 Jan. 2025 But bear in mind pumpkin does get a little bit of a helping hand, as pumpkin pie spice provides the familiar flavor, not the pumpkin itself. — Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 16 Nov. 2024 And, and so like that helping hand in the beginning was incredible. — Outside Online, 11 Dec. 2024 Fewer guests, plus lots of helping hands, means there are a lot of volunteers just sort of standing around. — Andrew Stelzer, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for helping hand
Recent Examples of Synonyms for helping hand
  1. assistance
  2. help
  3. assist
  4. support
  5. boost
  6. lift
Noun
  • Store employees often provide assistance, answer questions and offer suggestions that can be helpful to both experienced and novice sewers.
    — Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The food bank also received supplemental food purchasing assistance from the Commodity Credit Corp., the government agency created to protect farm income and prices.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of assistance
Noun
  • But in the meantime, those who know her are left to ponder an illness that appears to have consumed the caring mother, in spite of her efforts to get help.
    — Laura Crimaldi, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Feb. 2023
  • Police departments in Carroll County could get help from the state with funding the high cost of outfitting officers with body cameras, if a bill introduced in the Maryland General Assembly is passed.
    — Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 12 Feb. 2023
Definition of help
Noun
  • Former Kings guard Kevin Huerter had 25 points, five rebounds and seven assists in his return to Sacramento.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Sears had a double-double with 22 points and 10 assists, while Omoruyi added 17 points on perfect 8-for-8 shooting.
    — Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of assist
Noun
  • The standard-size chair has a slim back that keeps it from being bulky and still provides ergonomic support.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Getting enough sleep improves cognitive function, and maintaining a busy social life provides emotional support.
    — Jeffrey Anvari-Clark, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of support
Noun
  • The car bears more than just a striking resemblance to the standard 5000 CS Quattro, too; aside from a racing harness, a turbo boost knob, and a couple of extra gauges here and there, the interior looks stock.
    — Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2025
  • While To Control Space - Live 1969 is the newest addition to Pink Floyd’s charting catalog, one of its oldest releases – and easily its most successful – is also enjoying a boost this week.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of boost
Noun
  • Evangelists and novices alike will be pleased with the hatchback's 0.9-inch suspension lift, unique tuning, multi-terrain mode and bolder, more rugged appearance.
    — Morgan Korn, ABC News, 22 Mar. 2025
  • While team membership is affordable, lift ticket prices at the bigger mountains can be expensive.
    — Jacob Spetzler, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of lift

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“Helping hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helping%20hand. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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