as in assistance
an act or instance of helping
a skilled mechanic who generously provides a helping hand when his neighbors are plagued by car troubles
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Recent Examples of helping hand
With Rich's ghostly helping hand, Will, Lilly, Ronnie, and Marge are able to plant the dagger in the deadwood's roots, re-lock the cage, and send It back into one of its 27-year hibernation periods.
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Megan McCluskey,
Time,
15 Dec. 2025
Few, though, have the social media reach to enlist such powerful helping hands.
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NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
Finding helping hands is never an issue, said Randy Sikkema, one of the lead volunteers at the Milwaukee church's free lunch program that serves meals each Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday afternoon.
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Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
3 Nov. 2025
There are no helping hands when the entire movie may or may not be unfolding inside someone’s head.
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J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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Megan McCluskey,
Time,
15 Dec. 2025
Few, though, have the social media reach to enlist such powerful helping hands.
—
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
Finding helping hands is never an issue, said Randy Sikkema, one of the lead volunteers at the Milwaukee church's free lunch program that serves meals each Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday afternoon.
—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
3 Nov. 2025
There are no helping hands when the entire movie may or may not be unfolding inside someone’s head.
—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for helping hand
Recent Examples of Synonyms for helping hand
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Valadao also said the cuts match eligibility standards for other federal assistance programs.
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The sheriff's office reopened portions of the investigation roughly three years ago, reviewing thousands of case files and conducting interviews with Mansfield with assistance from federal and state authorities.
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Relatives of a woman discovered dead by her son with her neck slashed in the lobby of her Brooklyn apartment building are appealing to the public for help with funeral expenses.
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Beyond mortgage-rate buydowns and closing-cost help, Wolf said some are stacking giveaways—free appliances, design-studio credits, even a swimming pool—to grab buyers’ attention.
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Thomas’ career began with a highlight-reel outfield assist in his MLB debut last June.
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Lost amid the chaos was another dominant performance from Caitlin Clark, who finished with 24 points and nine assists to help Indiana secure the win.
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Overall, half of Americans (50%) support displaying the Ten Commandments in classrooms, including 83% of White evangelicals and 72% of Republicans.
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Trailing 3-1 in the third, Ohtani provided his own run support, singling to center to score Alex Freeland from second after the Dodgers infielder had led off with a double.
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Advertisement Economic relief for Iran The deal’s financial relief for Iran, while a concern for some American lawmakers, could actually be a boost for the global economy, analysts say.
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Charcoal lends an extra purifying boost, while hydrolyzed keratin smooths frizz and softens hair after cleansing.
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That combination sensory pleasure plus a subtle emotional lift is exactly what fragrance shoppers are chasing this summer.
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Doing The Math On Home Dumbbells Buying a set of Nüobells can feel like a heavy lift.
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“Helping hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helping%20hand. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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