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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
Regardless of the outcome, Thune said that the vote helps Republicans go back on offense after weeks of intraparty tensions over the SAVE America Act.
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David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
Jerry Lewis was the executive director of the 1901 Community Implementation Committee, which helps coordinate project updates, community engagement and leadership connections associated with the 1901 Project, according to the committee’s website.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Speak your mind in a way that helps everyone keep track of the plan.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
China’s manufacturing sector also helps its AI sector, particularly in applications that interact with the physical world.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Himalayan pink salt, rich in 80 minerals, works to draw out impurities, while Centella asiatica helps keep everything calm and soothed.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
The original 1997 film follows Buddy, a runaway circus dog who befriends a boy named Josh and helps lead his school’s basketball team to a championship.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
Winter rainfall, which helps support deep roots and healthy growth, also fell short.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
The service While there isn’t a traditional concierge desk, the front desk team helps guests book activities and navigate the unique and buzzy local scene.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
Jerry Lewis was the executive director of the 1901 Community Implementation Committee, which helps coordinate project updates, community engagement and leadership connections associated with the 1901 Project, according to the committee’s website.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Speak your mind in a way that helps everyone keep track of the plan.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
China’s manufacturing sector also helps its AI sector, particularly in applications that interact with the physical world.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Himalayan pink salt, rich in 80 minerals, works to draw out impurities, while Centella asiatica helps keep everything calm and soothed.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
The original 1997 film follows Buddy, a runaway circus dog who befriends a boy named Josh and helps lead his school’s basketball team to a championship.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
Winter rainfall, which helps support deep roots and healthy growth, also fell short.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
The service While there isn’t a traditional concierge desk, the front desk team helps guests book activities and navigate the unique and buzzy local scene.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for helps
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The position also assists in training curriculum development, revisions, and project coordination to support the training needs of county In Home Supportive Services staff and internal Adult Program Division staff.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Airport turmoil An airport agent assists travelers with the long lines early Monday morning at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Rhoades said that the process relieves stress for the pregnant mother.—
Matthew Geiger,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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Alex Yearwood relieves Canalichio.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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The goal of this new chip is to solve the cable problem at sites like Fukushima Daiichi, where restrictive wiring currently prevents multiple robots from working efficiently in hazardous areas.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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The way the deal is currently structured prevents them from exercising influence over the governance or management of the combined company.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Decouple benefits eligibility from full-time hour thresholds.—
Charles Edward Gehrke,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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What benefits parents and what benefits children might not always be one and the same.—
Abby McCloskey,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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But that approach can create complications over time, especially if your financial situation improves or if creditors pursue legal action.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Laying things out in advance improves teamwork and keeps every bond humming beautifully.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 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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The Hunter trade alleviates the logjam in the backcourt, clears the way for rookie Nique Clifford to get more playing time and opens a roster spot for the Kings to convert rookie two-way center Dylan Cardwell to a standard NBA contract.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Similarly, having a closed kitchen alleviates some of the pressure of reducing visual clutter.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 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 31 Mar. 2026.
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