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: a portion of food : serving
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: dose sense 3
… large helpings of reportage and interviews.—
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Stefan KanferExamples of helping in a Sentence
He had two helpings of carrots.
Can I give you a second helping?
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How about a helping of movie theater popcorn to go along with that drumstick?
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 25 Nov. 2025
The holidays are full of rich, indulgent foods, sweet treats and second helpings — which can sometimes lead to discomfort and a noisy digestive system.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
Thanksgiving meals often involve second helpings, grazing before and after the meal, and dessert shortly after eating.
—Verywell Health, 24 Nov. 2025
This cheesy recipe was made for second helpings.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2025
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Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 25 Nov. 2025
The holidays are full of rich, indulgent foods, sweet treats and second helpings — which can sometimes lead to discomfort and a noisy digestive system.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
Thanksgiving meals often involve second helpings, grazing before and after the meal, and dessert shortly after eating.
—Verywell Health, 24 Nov. 2025
This cheesy recipe was made for second helpings.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2025
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“Helping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helping. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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