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as in assists
to provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end
offered to help her widowed father when he moved into an apartment
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as in relieves
to make more bearable or less severe
the new ointment didn't help Josh's sunburn one bit
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as in prevents
to keep from happening by taking action in advance
they couldn't help the way things turned out
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as in benefits
to provide with something useful or desirable
being independently wealthy certainly helped him during his years as a struggling young artist
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as in improves
to make better
some minor revisions would help this essay immensely
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Recent Examples of helps
Families attending the free event can learn about The Basics, an EPEL program that helps parents and caregivers build strong foundations for early childhood learning, the release said.
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Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Dual products, like this powder foundation, helps cut down prep time in the morning.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
That accounts for roughly 63% of all IEEPA duties, according to Sanne Manders, president of Flexport, a global trade and logistics company that helps businesses estimate the size of their refunds.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
This helps preserve their nutrient content.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 15 Apr. 2026
The credit, not a deduction, helps reduce your annual income for tax purposes.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
The local data also helps establish whether other remedies are needed, such as interior dust screenings or repainting homes that have lead paint.
—Chris Bowling, ProPublica, 15 Apr. 2026
Physical therapy helps build strength and improve mobility.
—Health, 15 Apr. 2026
Prior to the vote, local officials and other local leaders took no chances and got involved in a campaign that included social media ads and mailers to voters to communicate how the revenue benefits the city and helps cover an array of services.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Dual products, like this powder foundation, helps cut down prep time in the morning.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
That accounts for roughly 63% of all IEEPA duties, according to Sanne Manders, president of Flexport, a global trade and logistics company that helps businesses estimate the size of their refunds.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
This helps preserve their nutrient content.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 15 Apr. 2026
The credit, not a deduction, helps reduce your annual income for tax purposes.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
The local data also helps establish whether other remedies are needed, such as interior dust screenings or repainting homes that have lead paint.
—Chris Bowling, ProPublica, 15 Apr. 2026
Physical therapy helps build strength and improve mobility.
—Health, 15 Apr. 2026
Prior to the vote, local officials and other local leaders took no chances and got involved in a campaign that included social media ads and mailers to voters to communicate how the revenue benefits the city and helps cover an array of services.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for helps
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The center assists congregations through three strategies designed to boost rural synagogues.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Griffins own and operate The Caring Place, an Allentown nonprofit that assists with food and shelter needs for people in crisis.—
Terra Sullivan,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Deep Sleep Superblend of lavender, chamomile and vetivert relieves stress, supporting relaxation and promoting restful sleep.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The system of competitive advantage also relieves professors from making judgments about the quality of work the students who receive therapy provide.—
Richard E. Vatz,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Apr. 2026
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The seeds and surrounding juices inside uncooked tomatoes can be slightly bitter and astringent, so squeeze them out before chopping the flesh (this also prevents the sauce from getting too watery).—
Claire Saffitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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This prevents overcooking and ultimately results in juicier kebabs.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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Reserved seats for the indoor celebration are $30 for the upper bowl and $75 for the lower bowl, with all proceeds going to the Champions Circle, which benefits Michigan's student-athletes.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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But who benefits, and who pays the price, is an open question.—
Maria Noel Fernandez,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Adjust the inputs and the output improves.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2026
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One of the easiest ways to revive it is by mixing in fresh compost, which improves both texture and nutrient content.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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This element aids the MEU with support such as medical and dental assistance, motor transport, supply, equipment maintenance and landings.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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Sleep aids all work to help relax your body and improve your sleep in different ways.—
Kirstyn Hill,
Health,
13 Mar. 2026
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Accessible, affordable childcare alleviates poverty, prevents homelessness, improves employer productivity and retention, increases the tax base, supports small businesses and keeps young families in our communities.—
Susan Ellenberg,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Creating a natural flow between a small bedroom and pint-sized patio alleviates the space concerns in each, turning two negatives into one major positive.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
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For now and unless Williams changes his mind again, the move averts a potential historic litigation where Washington planned to sue Williams over his plan to switch schools.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Corps project averts potential catastrophic flooding that could lay siege to about 475,000 residents, California and the nation, according to the government’s court documents.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Helps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helps. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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