help out
phrasal 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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But even the fact that some of them are inspired to consider helping out makes for significant progress in a world that is governed by survivalism and animalistic self-interest.
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Jack King, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
Ilan Nikolov helped out Notre Dame with 19 points.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
During the German club’s triumphant Europa League run of 2021-22, Costa helped out due to her Portuguese connections.
—Adam Leventhal, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Chris says more foundations are getting in line to help out.
—Ross Guidotti, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
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Jack King, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
Ilan Nikolov helped out Notre Dame with 19 points.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
During the German club’s triumphant Europa League run of 2021-22, Costa helped out due to her Portuguese connections.
—Adam Leventhal, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Chris says more foundations are getting in line to help out.
—Ross Guidotti, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
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“Help out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/help%20out. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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