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as in to assist
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 to alleviate
to make more bearable or less severe
the new ointment didn't help Josh's sunburn one bit
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as in to prevent
to keep from happening by taking action in advance
they couldn't help the way things turned out
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as in to benefit
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 to improve
to make better
some minor revisions would help this essay immensely
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as in assist
an act or instance of helping
I could use your help getting this tire back on the car
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as in benefit
a thing that helps
the computer is a great help for writing reports
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as in staff
a body of persons at work or available for work
it's so hard to get good help these days
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Recent Examples of help
Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
BonAmb Since earning two Michelin stars (in 2013 and 2016, respectively), BonAmb has helped Xàbia become a destination for top-notch dining.
—Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 7 Jan. 2026
Nick Ruggiere, another of Goose's rescuers, told 7 News WHDH that the owner and his dog were incredibly grateful for the swift help.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
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Verb
At the same time, the bond-building treatment creates a protective barrier around each strand, helping to restore damaged hair and improve its integrity over time.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
BonAmb Since earning two Michelin stars (in 2013 and 2016, respectively), BonAmb has helped Xàbia become a destination for top-notch dining.
—Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
Gulati was even able to get a shipment to Ukraine with the help of Nova Ukraine, which took a shipment of jackets by road through Poland to Kharkiv and Sumy near the Russian border, where the most intense fighting was taking place.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 7 Jan. 2026
Nick Ruggiere, another of Goose's rescuers, told 7 News WHDH that the owner and his dog were incredibly grateful for the swift help.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for help
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Dual citizenship Henley & Partners is one of a number of companies that assists high-net-worth individuals in attaining dual citizenship around the globe.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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So far, they have not been called upon to assist.—
Jennifer Mayerle,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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That said, there is some evidence that cinnamon and honey may help alleviate specific cold symptoms.—
Kristina Herndon,
Verywell Health,
13 Jan. 2026
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Modern stabilization technology will help alleviate some of the shakiness, resulting in a smoother overall recording experience.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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His bill would prevent companies from using your online searches to charge you more.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Re-wash and dry the garment, using these tips to avoid re-shrinking, to prevent a residue from the conditioner from setting.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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Microsoft said the initiative reflects its belief that AI infrastructure can succeed only if surrounding communities benefit alongside technological growth.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
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Investors also foresee the strain in China-Japan relations benefitting spending on South Korean businesses, leading to gains for Korean retail and consumer stocks, according to Bloomberg.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Carolina Panthers’ defense improved in almost every major statistical category from 2024 to 2025.—
Mike Kaye
January 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Tapascott said everything improves when weight drops, from acceleration to braking and efficiency.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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The shelter operates near capacity, with residents typically staying three to six months while receiving wraparound services including documentation assistance, employment support and housing placement.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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With assistance from other authorities, the maritime law enforcement agency said an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter was dispatched from Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen to perform shoreline and offshore searches north of Aguadilla.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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From roster makeup to individual position battles to the coaches looking to exploit any advantage on the field, every bit of film is scrutinized to see which team has the advantage in January.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Despite being given three power plays in the first, the B’s were not good at all on the man advantage.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Three people were arrested, and according to the motion, federal agents threatened to arrest county park staff who responded to the scene.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
14 Jan. 2026
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With the two-week winter transfer portal just days from opening when Washington State announced Miller had joined its staff, the 34-year-old coach was quick to make the move to Pullman, which is just about 8 miles from the Idaho state line.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Help.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/help. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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