HELPING HAND Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

helping hand

noun

Definition of helping hand

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 An electric motor, integrated between the engine and transmission, provides a nearly invisible helping hand, delivering 188 hp. — Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 12 June 2026 The ability to thrive is of course a key to being able to extend that helping hand and that is understood by the state government. — Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026 Alex’s older brother gave him an enormous helping hand in getting his tour card. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2026 Costume makers sat at their respective tables concentrated on their finishing touches, while young helping hands dashed in and out of the room bringing items to other departments. — Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for helping hand

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Noun

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is leading the investigation, with assistance from the FAA.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
The doc tells the story of how more than 5,000 American lawyers, judges and legal experts became involved with CEELI, which was a pro bono initiative that provided technical legal assistance to former Soviet Bloc countries.

— Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of assistance

Noun

And with more help and a better supporting cast, the results likely would have been more favorable.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
Financial help, including premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions, is now restricted for many groups of people who were previously eligible.

— Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of help

Noun

Doncic, of course, was at the center of it all, scoring 40 points to go with nine rebounds, seven assists and six turnovers.

— Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Four Horned Frogs finished in double figures including Jadyn Wooten (10 points, eight assists) and Camille Williams (12 points).

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of assist

Noun

Industry support When Corral’s exit from Movistar Plus was announced last year, there was an outpouring of anger, grief and concern from Spain’s creative community that is rarely afforded to a commissioning executive.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026
As the disease progresses, muscles deteriorate, limiting the ability to hold one’s head upright, sit without support, raise arms or even breathe.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of support

Noun

Bass said the Convention Center will give the city an economic boost and argued that the police raises kept the city from losing a much larger number of officers during her time in office.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
According to data from the Associated Press, Democrats have flipped eight House seats held by Republicans compared with two flips by the GOP, giving them a boost in the legislative body.

— Dan Raby, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

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