as in assistants
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 helpers
Some of the Native helpers brought their wives to camp, and with the wives came the children, pigs, and chickens.
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Delbert L. Chears, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
Quartz countertops will provide ample work space for the chef and helpers.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
From storage helpers to laundry and cleaning aids, try one of these clever uses for old pillowcases.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
The volunteers — which includes individuals’ parents — may be seamstresses, makeup artists, onstage helpers and more.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The Billy Goat Tavern was loaded up with helpers and doers of good.
—Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
This series introduces little ones to many different topics and themes, including learning about community helpers and family values, in a way that feels fun.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
To be fair to the tiny helpers, their larger self-driving car cousins have also had their fair share of trouble with trains.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 28 Jan. 2026
At our best, nurses are helpers and leaders who build bridges, improve clinical care, and advance social movements for equity.
—Patrick Smith, STAT, 27 Jan. 2026
Delbert L. Chears, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
Quartz countertops will provide ample work space for the chef and helpers.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
From storage helpers to laundry and cleaning aids, try one of these clever uses for old pillowcases.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
The volunteers — which includes individuals’ parents — may be seamstresses, makeup artists, onstage helpers and more.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The Billy Goat Tavern was loaded up with helpers and doers of good.
—Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
This series introduces little ones to many different topics and themes, including learning about community helpers and family values, in a way that feels fun.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
To be fair to the tiny helpers, their larger self-driving car cousins have also had their fair share of trouble with trains.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 28 Jan. 2026
At our best, nurses are helpers and leaders who build bridges, improve clinical care, and advance social movements for equity.
—Patrick Smith, STAT, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for helpers
Noun
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Dental assistants, front desk receptionists and dental equipment sales are professions or roles in the dentistry industry.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
7 Mar. 2026
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Even the assistants were shocked the red card was shown.—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In January 2025, during an investigation by the Colorado Senate Committee on Ethics, Lewis forged several letters reportedly written by former aides to refute allegations that Lewis was mistreating staff.—
Doug Friednash,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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Drucilla Ramirez, a third grade bilingual teacher and organizing chair for the union, said some classes have as many as 34 students and teachers don’t have aides in the classroom.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Unlike college students, apprentices earn money from day one when completing classroom instruction, often taking classes at night or in short blocks throughout the year.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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In 1936, construction of the performance venue was financed by local geishas and their apprentices.—
Leandra Beabout,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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To get each trooper up to speed on the new devices, state police used virtual reality training aids that take police through scenarios simulating potential real-life situations that can rise to the level of a Taser being used or those that may require lethal force.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2026
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Classified employees — or non-teaching staff who support school operations such instructional aids, paraprofessionals, custodians, food service workers and bus drivers — will not hold a collective sympathy strike, although individual members are legally allowed to do so.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Sheriff’s deputies began investigating the child molestation allegations against Johnson in July 2025.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The two deputies who fired their weapons have been placed on administrative assignment pending the outcome of the investigation, per protocol.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Helpers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helpers. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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