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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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as in aiding
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as in assisting
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Recent Examples of helping
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
One of the reasons some 70% to 75% (or more) of all transformation initiatives fail to meet their objectives is because leaders don’t make a clear and compelling case for the change, helping employees understand how the change will benefit both the company and them.
—Julia Dhar, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Steve Pickle, chief people officer of Samsara, an Internet of Things (IoT) company geared toward helping physical industries such as construction and truck driving, told Newsweek how sticking to these guiding principles is crucial to the tech company's success.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
After helping the Toronto Raptors win their first NBA championship in 2019, Leonard signed a three-year, $109 million deal with the Clippers.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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None of this is helping Laura’s already bad mood.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
One of the reasons some 70% to 75% (or more) of all transformation initiatives fail to meet their objectives is because leaders don’t make a clear and compelling case for the change, helping employees understand how the change will benefit both the company and them.
—Julia Dhar, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Steve Pickle, chief people officer of Samsara, an Internet of Things (IoT) company geared toward helping physical industries such as construction and truck driving, told Newsweek how sticking to these guiding principles is crucial to the tech company's success.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
After helping the Toronto Raptors win their first NBA championship in 2019, Leonard signed a three-year, $109 million deal with the Clippers.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for helping
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Many of the amendments are likely to spark infighting among Republicans as the party battles over whether to become more isolationist in the face of skepticism about assisting foreign countries.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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The stock is also up nearly 60% year-to-date, reflecting growing confidence in the company’s business model, which is centered around assisting mobile app developers in publishing and marketing their applications.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Third, the letter writer and her family might want to consider engaging a geriatric care manager who could help them to identify supplementary services and connections in the local community that could go at least some way to alleviating her isolation.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Third, something the letter writer and her family might want to consider engaging a geriatric care manager who could help them to identify supplementary services and connections in the local community that could go at least some way to alleviating her isolation.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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Keeping up with your shower's health is key to preventing mold from growing in the first place.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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The company has also tried to limit unsolicited messages for users under 18, preventing teen profiles from being public or widely recommended.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
12 Sep. 2025
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Essays on Writing, Resilience, and the Creative Life, an anthology benefitting the recovery of Asheville, NC after Hurricane Helene.—
Linda-Marie Barrett
September 10,
Literary Hub,
10 Sep. 2025
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Both tracks were officially released on September 8, with proceeds benefiting Doctors Without Borders.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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But instead of improving, L’s mental health deteriorated.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Resting your eyes, adjusting your digital screen settings, or improving your posture can often relieve symptoms without medical intervention.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
10 Sep. 2025
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Top Paw Velvet Orthopedic Couch Dog Bed Just like humans need a comfortable and supportive mattress, dogs also benefit from a bed that supports their bones and joints.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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My friends and family were supportive and life’s too short.—
Jody Darwick,
Flow Space,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Instead of can’t-look-away infomercials, there are viral TikToks with users claiming that the devices can, like the once-buzzy weights, give your muscles more of a workout, allegedly burning more calories and aiding weight loss.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
12 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Erica Ruth Hampton, who was working as a bartender at Born’s, is charged with aiding an offender by being an accomplice after the fact.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
12 Sep. 2025
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In addition to their pressure-relieving features, these mats add an aesthetic touch to your kitchen thanks to their soft fabric surface that boasts pretty designs and patterns.—
Taylor Lane,
Flow Space,
9 Sep. 2025
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The report will suggest that the pain-relieving medication is among the potential causes of autism, along with low levels of folate (a vitamin that promotes cell growth), according to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ).—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Helping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helping. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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