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as in useful
providing service or assistance
a website that I've always found to be helpful for finding information on common medical problems
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as in beneficial
promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being
the teachers felt that it would be helpful to have more than one thesaurus in the classroom
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Recent Examples of helpful
Technological leaps included the Distronic Plus adaptive cruise control, Pre-Safe braking systems, and infrared Night View Assist, all helpful, welcome features, as was the 26 percent boost in power in the various engines.
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Sean Evans, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
Great question from a reader and your response was very helpful to the writer.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Great question from a reader, and your response was very helpful to the writer.
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Playing an instrument was also helpful, with a 35 percent decreased risk of dementia.
—Justin Pot, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
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Sean Evans, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
Great question from a reader and your response was very helpful to the writer.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Great question from a reader, and your response was very helpful to the writer.
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Playing an instrument was also helpful, with a 35 percent decreased risk of dementia.
—Justin Pot, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for helpful
Adjective
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Ask informed questions to open useful doors.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Physical controls remain especially useful for functions drivers use frequently, such as adjusting the audio system volume, changing climate settings and activating hazard lights.—
Chris Teague,
AJC.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Cod has less sodium and more omega-3 fatty acids, beneficial to your heart, eyes, and brain.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
12 Mar. 2026
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Nasturtiums draw beneficial insects that devour aphids, whiteflies, and other harmful pests.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Clearly, new coach John Harbaugh had a favorable assessment of Neal from the 2022 draft process when the Alabama lineman was viewed as a top prospect.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Borrowers with good credit and steady income have the most options, including debt consolidation programs with favorable terms.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The worship of greatness leads, at best, to disillusionment and, at worst, to the insanity unleashed by the Wagnerian Hitler.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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The service Always friendly, and a good guest-to-staff ratio means help is never far away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In other words, the sun may not have arrived in a life-friendly environment purely by chance, but rather as a consequence of the formation of the galactic bar.—
Charles Q. Choi,
Space.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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The seizure has angered Ukrainian authorities, who accused Hungary's Russia-friendly government of acting illegally.—
JUSTIN SPIKE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Helpful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helpful. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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