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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
Improves Digestion The fiber content of mangoes makes this fruit helpful for digestive health, allowing for regular bowel movements.
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Add in any helpful tips that can make these routines go more smoothly.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 20 Feb. 2026
The link between exercise and lowered anxiety is nothing new, but a growing body of research suggests that cardio may be especially helpful for managing anxiety.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 20 Feb. 2026
By Anthropologie Twofer Sweater Tiered Dress Spring weather can be unpredictable, so having an outfit with layers can be really helpful.
—Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Add in any helpful tips that can make these routines go more smoothly.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 20 Feb. 2026
The link between exercise and lowered anxiety is nothing new, but a growing body of research suggests that cardio may be especially helpful for managing anxiety.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 20 Feb. 2026
By Anthropologie Twofer Sweater Tiered Dress Spring weather can be unpredictable, so having an outfit with layers can be really helpful.
—Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for helpful
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Our expert take The Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express is a low-fee card with generous cash-back rewards and useful ongoing benefits, such as a monthly Disney Bundle credit.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Multiple pockets—including an interior security pocket—offer plenty of room for essentials, which is especially useful on travel days when easy access matters.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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Clark casually informed Nagle about an upcoming class-action lawsuit that was going to be filed against the city that would be beneficial for the city.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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It is typically used as an alternative to cow's milk and may be beneficial for people with diabetes or high blood sugar.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
19 Feb. 2026
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With an attorney on the plaintiffs’ side of the lawsuit colluding with the city’s team, the city could settle the claims on favorable terms.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Warren and Garcia raised ethics questions about whether ballroom donors were promised favorable treatment by the administration in exchange for their contributions.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Some of the city’s best restaurants and bars are both uptown and walkable, including breakfast juggernaut Cheeky’s and its adjacent pizza-pasta-patio hotspot Birba, farm-to-table fave Workshop, and cool cocktail den Tailor Shop.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Whichever silhouette you’re drawn to, their popularity lies in their chameleonic quality to look good with both neutrals, from white to black to shades of gray, and trending seasonal shades, like red and cobalt blue.—
Lucrezia Malavolta,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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With the city facing multiple lawsuits over the billing debacle, Clark helped oversee a friendly class-action lawsuit against the city, the judge found.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Zero Waste Textile Expo is a free, family-friendly event designed to highlight the environmental impact of consuming fast fashion and soft consumer goods while providing education about sustainable solutions and zero waste options anyone can participate in.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Helpful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helpful. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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