as in assistant
a person who helps a more skilled person
to make money over the summer, Chris worked as a carpenter's helper
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Recent Examples of helper
Jabbari's helper was his second in 17 career matches, while all four of Gidi's assists have come this season through 18 career matches.
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ABC News, 17 May 2026
Cerrillo entered in the 89th minute before snagging his first assist and Pec's helper was his fourth.
—CBS News, 17 May 2026
Produced by Jagath Sumathipala, the film also stars Vidhushika Ramaraj as a Sri Lankan Tamil Muslim woman sent to work as a domestic helper in the Gulf who is wrongly accused of murdering an infant in her care.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Necas recalled later when asked about his second helper Wednesday.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
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ABC News, 17 May 2026
Cerrillo entered in the 89th minute before snagging his first assist and Pec's helper was his fourth.
—CBS News, 17 May 2026
Produced by Jagath Sumathipala, the film also stars Vidhushika Ramaraj as a Sri Lankan Tamil Muslim woman sent to work as a domestic helper in the Gulf who is wrongly accused of murdering an infant in her care.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Necas recalled later when asked about his second helper Wednesday.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for helper
Noun
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Looking on with pride was Brian Luderer, her father and Notre Dame assistant coach.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Mann, played with a weary dignity by Hanns Zischler, shuttles back and forth across what will soon be the Berlin Wall along with his loyal daughter Erika, a writer herself who is serving here as his companion, assistant and translator, embodied by the magnificent Sandra Hüller.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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Since their bombshell royal exit in 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have rewritten the rulebook with Hollywood deals, tell-all interviews and headline-grabbing moves, reportedly drawing growing concern from palace aides and senior royals.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Roy called for Paxton to resign after aides brought abuse of office and bribery allegations to law enforcement.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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Santos plays Ruby Dela Cruz, the head of a grassroots organization serving Aeta communities, while Martin plays Angelique Dumont, a European humanitarian executive overseeing aid operations across Southeast Asia.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Italy's embassy in Colombo was providing assistance to those onboard and had contacted the Red Crescent, which offered to deploy volunteers to help provide psychological aid.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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Humanoid robot to serve as renovation apprentice The renovation project involving the humanoid robot ‘Tinnie’ is being launched by Cherie Barber, also known as Australia’s Renovation Queen.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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As the dust settles, Din adopts Grogu, who is renamed Din Grogu and officially becomes a Mandalorian apprentice.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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But that hasn’t stopped out-of-state reenactors from worrying their muskets will be confiscated at the George Washington Bridge, says Justin Costantino, adjutant of the Long Island Companies of the 3rd New York Regiment.—
Allen G. Breed,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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At the time, there were an estimated 450 greater adjutant storks left in the region.—
Kyla Mandel,
TIME,
20 Feb. 2025
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Malo Gusto is his clear deputy, with Acheampong or Sarr also able to slide out to right-back.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Donald Whitaker, 80, and his 79-year-old wife, Karen Whitaker, were discovered by Riverside County sheriff’s deputies around noon Friday in their home.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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Before ensemble sitcoms like Seinfeld, before oddball sidekicks became television staples, there was Ed Norton—the sewer worker with boundless optimism played by Carney on The Honeymooners.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
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Loyal sidekick The police officer rose to fame thanks to his close relationship with the strongman leader, who ruled the Philippines with an iron fist from 2016 to 2022, a period marked by the brutal war on drugs.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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“Helper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helper. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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