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as in aiding
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as in assisting
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as in supporting
to provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end
offered to help her widowed father when he moved into an apartment
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as in alleviating
to make more bearable or less severe
the new ointment didn't help Josh's sunburn one bit
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as in preventing
to keep from happening by taking action in advance
they couldn't help the way things turned out
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as in benefiting
to provide with something useful or desirable
being independently wealthy certainly helped him during his years as a struggling young artist
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as in improving
to make better
some minor revisions would help this essay immensely
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Recent Examples of helping
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 14 Apr. 2026
Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The annual event offered 60 booths with many focused on reusing items and helping others along the way.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
And right now, the Eric Dane story isn’t much helping.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
Both flight crews responded to onboard traffic alerts, the FAA said, helping the planes avoid a potential midair conflict.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The annual event offered 60 booths with many focused on reusing items and helping others along the way.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for helping
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Williams is described by Fort Worth ISD as a school improvement leader who has a long history of creating academic growth, assisting principals and creating education systems across a number of different campuses.—
Samuel O’Neal
April 16,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Apr. 2026
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Firefighters from the Riverside and Ontario fire departments were also assisting with the firefight.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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China reported higher producer prices for the first time since 2022, alleviating fears of persistent deflation in the world’s second-biggest economy, but driving concerns of a global wave of inflation resulting from the Iran war.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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The good news is that the upcoming rain will push back the start of this year’s high fire season, alleviating some concerns following the recent record-breaking heat wave.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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National security officials have long argued Section 702 is essential for preventing terrorist attacks.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The civil case began when the federal government alleged that Live Nation used its clout to engage in a variety of anticompetitive practices, including preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Big Oil has predictably emerged as an early winner, benefiting from soaring oil and gas prices, but the long-term upshot could be faster dispersal of an altogether different energy source.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The only people benefiting from that are lobbyists, consultants and investors in wind.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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The demonstration of fast-improving robotic speed and autonomy comes as China’s tech industry is rapidly scaling up mass production of humanoid robots to explore possible uses in the real world.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
20 Apr. 2026
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There is little evidence that gelatin supplements are useful for managing diarrhea, improving joint pain, or improving bone health.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
20 Apr. 2026
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This is a strong time to outline an idea, rehearse once, and put it in front of a small, supportive audience.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Saxton said the department has been told to expect a 40% cut to its permanent supportive housing funding.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Liman’s decision dropped Lively’s claims of harassment, defamation and conspiracy, meaning the trial will now center on alleged breach of contract and retaliation by Wayfarer and aiding and abetting retaliation by the PR firm working for Baldoni.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Apr. 2026
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Umami is a long-lasting sensation that stays on your tongue after eating, curbing appetite and aiding in digestion.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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Supporters’ contributions help change students’ lives by relieving financial burdens, augmenting the resources that support student learning inside and outside the classroom, the release said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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It’s designed to mimic the feeling of a luxury hotel bed, per the brand, with a soft and breathable pillow top, targeted back support, and a pressure-relieving core that contours to your body.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Helping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helping. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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