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
They have manifestly been given a firm helping hand by Turkey, which is re-establishing itself as a regional power.
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Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
And, and so like that helping hand in the beginning was incredible.
—Outside Online, 11 Dec. 2024
Fewer guests, plus lots of helping hands, means there are a lot of volunteers just sort of standing around.
—Andrew Stelzer, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
His knack for escaping helping hands and his catch-me-if-you-can elusiveness has led the doggo to go viral.
—Kati Weis, CBS News, 27 Nov. 2024
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Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
And, and so like that helping hand in the beginning was incredible.
—Outside Online, 11 Dec. 2024
Fewer guests, plus lots of helping hands, means there are a lot of volunteers just sort of standing around.
—Andrew Stelzer, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
His knack for escaping helping hands and his catch-me-if-you-can elusiveness has led the doggo to go viral.
—Kati Weis, CBS News, 27 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for helping hand
Recent Examples of Synonyms for helping hand
Noun
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Individual states may have additional requirements, so contact your state’s driver’s licensing agency online or in person for additional information or assistance.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Figures from a new report show that more people were prosecuted around Europe in 2024 for rendering assistance to irregular migrants than in previous years.—
Frey Lindsay,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But in the meantime, those who know her are left to ponder an illness that appears to have consumed the caring mother, in spite of her efforts to get help.—
Laura Crimaldi,
BostonGlobe.com,
13 Feb. 2023
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Police departments in Carroll County could get help from the state with funding the high cost of outfitting officers with body cameras, if a bill introduced in the Maryland General Assembly is passed.—
Sherry Greenfield,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Feb. 2023
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Rashford has made 10 starts and seven substitute appearances since joining Villa in January, registering four goals and six assists.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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The Sky had the second-worst offensive rating last season, averaged the second-fewest assists and shot the fewest 3-pointers.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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At a press conference announcing the move, Van Hollen said his support for Abrego Garcia is about due process and the Supreme Court’s order to facilitate his return.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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There’s an answer May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to shine a light on the struggles many of us face and to remind ourselves that support is within reach.—
Letters to the editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2025
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That’s where an editor—like any editor, in any writing situation—can help wedding speakers find their voice and where, needed, provide a boost of confidence.—
Jon Posen,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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Original price: $30 The Olaplex No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner gives your locks a moisture boost.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Some cybersecurity regulations are a bigger compliance lift than others.—
Glenn Mathis,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The final cut could be expected to weigh roughly five hundred pounds, and would require a hydraulic lift to be placed on the spool from which it would be projected.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Helping hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helping%20hand. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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