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as in assists
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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as in relieves
to make more bearable or less severe
the new ointment didn't help Josh's sunburn one bit
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as in prevents
to keep from happening by taking action in advance
they couldn't help the way things turned out
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as in benefits
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 improves
to make better
some minor revisions would help this essay immensely
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Recent Examples of helps
To make PSCs, the perovskite film has to be heated, which helps the perovskite crystals grow.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
Providing a ‘this-or-that’ approach helps reduce decision fatigue.
—Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Big Think helps people see the world more clearly.
—Daphne Koller, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
The fur lining helps block out the snow and the overall structure has a lightweight feel.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
By applying these capabilities, CertiK helps move regulatory conversations away from narrow restrictions and toward practical guidance that encourages innovation while preserving safety.
—CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
By thoughtfully showcasing these real-life situations, Peppa Pig helps kids learn how to deal with similar social dynamics in their daily lives.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 22 Jan. 2026
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
Providing a ‘this-or-that’ approach helps reduce decision fatigue.
—Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Big Think helps people see the world more clearly.
—Daphne Koller, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
The fur lining helps block out the snow and the overall structure has a lightweight feel.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
By applying these capabilities, CertiK helps move regulatory conversations away from narrow restrictions and toward practical guidance that encourages innovation while preserving safety.
—CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
By thoughtfully showcasing these real-life situations, Peppa Pig helps kids learn how to deal with similar social dynamics in their daily lives.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for helps
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There are no lifeguards here, but the City of Naples's Beach Patrol monitors area beaches daily and assists with any medical emergencies that arise.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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Allred zeroed in on her purchase of stock in Palantir Technologies, a contractor that assists immigration officials with deportations.—
Gromer Jeffers Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Plush cushioning on the insoles relieves tired feet during the day, making these comfortable enough to wear for hours.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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This helps water flow as the ice melts and relieves pressure, reducing the risk of the pipe bursting.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
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Grassley has argued that the practice protects checks and balances, encourages the White House to consult with senators, and prevents administrations of either party from jamming through prosecutors and judges who lack local support.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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This evolution also dismantles what Rebecca describes as the fourth wall of work, the invisible barrier that prevents people from understanding how their capability connects to real demand.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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These 10 exercises can work your abdominal muscles more than Pilates alone, challenging your core and supporting your spine in a way that benefits everyday tasks.—
RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
31 Jan. 2026
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Waiting until July allows the Bucks to pit the Warriors’ offer against a league-wide bidding war, rather than negotiating against a deadline that only benefits Golden State.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
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This improves access for ions and molecules, which matters for batteries and chemical sensing.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Jan. 2026
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Advocate improves employees’ health and retirement The company is also allocating $40 million to enhance program benefits, including offering free virtual care and expanded support for mental health, women’s health and menopause care.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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The calcium found in milk is also packaged with vitamin D, which aids in the absorption of calcium.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
19 Jan. 2026
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An appropriate portfolio aids you in capitalizing on gains and mitigating losses from individual stock declines.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Similarly, having a closed kitchen alleviates some of the pressure of reducing visual clutter.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Unrivaled alleviates the need for that by allowing players to remain stateside in a competitive league.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
5 Jan. 2026
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For now and unless Williams changes his mind again, the move averts a potential historic litigation where Washington planned to sue Williams over his plan to switch schools.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Corps project averts potential catastrophic flooding that could lay siege to about 475,000 residents, California and the nation, according to the government’s court documents.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Helps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helps. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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