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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
Peer support specialists are recommended and helpful in many circumstances.
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Dr. David Pryor, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
The staff mean very, very well and dedicated butlers are helpful, efficient, and creative.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Some users say pouches have been helpful to curb their caffeine addictions.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 20 May 2026
So, that's where information and data tracking is really helpful.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 20 May 2026
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Dr. David Pryor, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
The staff mean very, very well and dedicated butlers are helpful, efficient, and creative.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Some users say pouches have been helpful to curb their caffeine addictions.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 20 May 2026
So, that's where information and data tracking is really helpful.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for helpful
Adjective
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One honest budget check can keep the idea useful instead of impulsive.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
23 May 2026
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The film’s central practice is a ritual called Sangkatan, in which devotees offer containers of useful items to the monastic community.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Another critic blasted Moore and other AI defenders for treating the technology as unavoidable rather than beneficial.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Marigolds, sunflowers, and borage boost pollination, repel aphids, and attract beneficial insects.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Some time later, a colleague convinced him to rein in his gland reductions, arguing that the glands could instead be moved into a more favorable position by adjusting the platysma using a specific technique.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
14 May 2026
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The lawsuit argues that allowing such a transfer could create incentives for states to enrich a president in hopes of favorable federal treatment.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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But there was much more good than bad for Cole, whose velocity, efficiency and fortitude all stood out.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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There are other commendations that could be thrown on, like how this might be McCartney’s best album of the 21st century.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 May 2026
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Morgan received high marks for signing veteran Rasheed Walker to a team-friendly contract (one year, $4 million) as a stopgap solution at left tackle while Ikem Ekwonu recovers from patellar tendon surgery.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The service Each staff member has their own unique approach, but across the board, the service is friendly and welcoming.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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“Helpful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helpful. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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