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
Just you, your house, and maybe a few helping hands.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
Our group is there to extend the helping hand of care and compassion.
—Bruce Higgins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
Lending two helping hands at a time of need for the larger community is another way Fairbanks has given back.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Carolyn Pinta of Prairie View, director of the Pinta Pride Project, was among the helping hands carrying the Pride flag, along with friends from Lake County, including Mundelein.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
Our group is there to extend the helping hand of care and compassion.
—Bruce Higgins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
Lending two helping hands at a time of need for the larger community is another way Fairbanks has given back.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Carolyn Pinta of Prairie View, director of the Pinta Pride Project, was among the helping hands carrying the Pride flag, along with friends from Lake County, including Mundelein.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for helping hand
Noun
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That tenuous lifeline is at risk though as anti-Castro Cuban-American politicians have called for a total cut-off of assistance from the US.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Despite having the latest safety gear and being in a group of other experienced riders, as well as the assistance of an off-duty Truckee fire department medic, who performed CPR, Thomason did not survive.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Rudolph had not received any help from the fund at that time, but Frenkel said the synagogue was able to give her a $10,000 grant to help fix her home.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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The article comes on the heels of the weekend’s Munich Security Conference, where US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on Europe to assume more responsibility for its own defense after relying for decades on Washington’s help as the backbone of its security.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Defenseman Max Ludwar orchestrated the attack with three assists, helping Chelmsford take a 4-1 win over Medford in the 35th Annual Ed Cahoon Cup.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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Sophie Hart contributed 13 points with a team-high six rebounds, while Tori McKinney chipped in 12 points and tied for the game-high with four assists.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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Meyer does not have universal support in a fractured player and agent community.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The support for signaling an openness to a potential rate hike appears to be a significant shift from previous meetings.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Universities across the state will also get a sizable boost from the funding bills.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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But now researchers say a quick nap might offer that same kind of brain boost.—
Hunter Boyce,
AJC.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Design, safety, and range Matrix uses a lift-and-cruise compound wing design with a triplane layout and a six-arm structure.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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In a financial update to the Vail Town Council on Tuesday, staff from the town’s finance and economic development departments said early indicators from sales tax, lift tax, parking revenue and lodging data all point to a softer-than-expected winter season.—
The Vail Daily,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Helping hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helping%20hand. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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