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as in assistants
a person who helps a more skilled person
after several years as a photographer's helpmate, the young man decided to pursue his own ambitions in commercial photography
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as in wives
a female partner in a marriage
the man and his helpmate of 50 years decided that it was high time they took a trip around the world together
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for helpmates
Noun
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Texas has not one, not two but three special assistants to the head coach.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025 -
Tom Day, director of Kansas Legislative Administrative Services, said office assistants and committee assistants are considered temporary state employees and are only paid during the months that the Legislature is in session.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Jeffs married as many as 78 wives, including 24 underage girls, and oversaw the abuse of other women and children.—
James Mercadante,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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A lot of men have killed their wives at a certain point.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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There’s no sign yet that Democrats are willing to support the House GOP’s stopgap bill on Thursday, when it’s next scheduled for a Senate vote, but Semafor confirmed a noticeable thaw in the shutdown dynamics among members and aides across the aisle.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Republicans also singled out senior aides Anthony Bernal and Annie Tomasini, who similarly pleaded the Fifth.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Rolle talked to the Miami Herald last week about what potential apprentices need to know about MDC’s pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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He and his apprentices host glass- blowing classes on Fridays and Saturdays (reservation required), when guests can make anything from a bowl to a tumbler to an ornament.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In addition to working as a puppeteer, Spinney was also an artist, who illustrated books and training aids for the Air Force.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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While the former aids in the reduction of puffiness and dark circles in the under-eye area based on hot and cold contrast therapy, the latter comes with three attachments for relieving muscle pain, tension, and soreness through rapid pulsations.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Responding Miami-Dade Sheriff's deputies found the victim with at least 10 puncture wounds, according to the outlet.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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On July 25, the day before the stabbing, the 7th Probate Court of Emmet County ordered deputies to search for and detain Gille, who was homeless.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Two butterflies make for Glinda’s sidekicks.—
Claire Harmeyer,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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The multi-level Pet Palace is home to beloved animal sidekicks from across the Disney kingdom.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Helpmates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helpmates. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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