as in help
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 hands
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.
—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
Just you, your house, and maybe a few helping hands.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 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
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
Just you, your house, and maybe a few helping hands.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for helping hands
Noun
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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
Noun
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The 20-year-old earned his first AHL All-Star nod after racking up 28 points (15 goals, 13 assists) in 28 games with the IceHogs.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Dëmin ranks ninth among rookies in assists, eighth in assists per game, seventh in assist percentage and 10th in assist-to-turnover ratio.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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LeBaron Moten, District 60’s deputy superintendent for operational supports and programs, or Eduardo Cesario, the deputy superintendent for academic supports and programs, will soon give their recommendations to Superintendent Theresa Plascencia for final consideration.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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In January, Provost William Inboden eliminated 23 staff positions within UT’s Academic Affairs office, shuttering key supports for faculty teaching, undergraduate research, community engagement and advising.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Familiar dishes with small boosts tend to shine the most — creamy pastas, roasted proteins, cozy vegetarian mains, chocolate-forward desserts.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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This mix has added boosts of ginger and turmeric, which are good for upset stomachs and might even ease seasickness symptoms.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2026
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Velzeboer's victory keeps the 1,000 title in Dutch hands.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Their hands hold a banner with pillars of our democracy written on it, from peace and truth to expression and equity.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Seven Springs is currently open daily and the resort's website provides real-time updates for its lifts and trails.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Jalen lifted with us, but his lifts were modified to maintain a specific weight.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Helping hands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helping%20hands. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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