help out
verb
helped out; helping out; helps out
: to do something so another person's job or task is easier
I can't do this myself. Won't someone please help me out?
I sometimes help out in the kitchen.
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Prince Nana helped out by hitting King in the head with a weapon.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
The Life of a Showgirl singer helped out her friends and previous collaborators on their respective puns.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
Klugo’s teammates help out with more than winning sets.
—Liana Handler
follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
As the offseason has progressed for the Cowboys at their facility in Frisco, Smith has been popping in to help out with offensive line development both on and off the grass.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
The Life of a Showgirl singer helped out her friends and previous collaborators on their respective puns.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
Klugo’s teammates help out with more than winning sets.
—Liana Handler
follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
As the offseason has progressed for the Cowboys at their facility in Frisco, Smith has been popping in to help out with offensive line development both on and off the grass.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
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“Help out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/help%20out. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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