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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
Furthermore, prosecutors noted that Knox may have had access to additional county money through her service on the volunteer board of the local Crossroads Foundation, which helps women with substance use disorders.
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Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
The actress will next get a PET scan, a nuclear imaging test that helps detect diseases like cancer at a cellular level.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
Managing soil health and inputs like water and installing drip irrigation helps stabilize the yield and quality of cotton.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
Supervising sound editor Alastair Sirkett told IndieWire that Peter Claffey’s big, former-rugby-player frame really helps that moment sing with suppressed panic.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2026
Luxury brands are increasingly interested in resale, because the market helps to stabilize primary market pricing.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
That helps the system identify potential threats for a human security officer to then investigate.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
The show’s reputation for moving television forward on racial issues is partly credited to a season 5 episode in which Hoss helps a Black opera singer (William Marshall) who faces discrimination.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 18 Feb. 2026
Magna helps crypto companies manage the distribution of their cryptocurrencies.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
The actress will next get a PET scan, a nuclear imaging test that helps detect diseases like cancer at a cellular level.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
Managing soil health and inputs like water and installing drip irrigation helps stabilize the yield and quality of cotton.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
Supervising sound editor Alastair Sirkett told IndieWire that Peter Claffey’s big, former-rugby-player frame really helps that moment sing with suppressed panic.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2026
Luxury brands are increasingly interested in resale, because the market helps to stabilize primary market pricing.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
That helps the system identify potential threats for a human security officer to then investigate.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
The show’s reputation for moving television forward on racial issues is partly credited to a season 5 episode in which Hoss helps a Black opera singer (William Marshall) who faces discrimination.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 18 Feb. 2026
Magna helps crypto companies manage the distribution of their cryptocurrencies.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for helps
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The company assists with complex IRS issues like wage garnishments, bank levies, and tax liens.—
Deane Biermeier,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Max assists employees with tasks like financing, paperwork, inventory management, and fraud detection.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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The collective spiritual and ritual aspects of the psychedelic experience in community settings are what relieves suffering and strengthens bonds.—
Erica Rex,
STAT,
19 Feb. 2026
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Living wages lead to local economic growth & relieves the tax burden on other Texas families.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The coating forms a rough texture that prevents liquids from sticking.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Properly watering succulents keeps them healthy and prevents problems like root rot and shriveled leaves.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
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Texans want to know where their money is going, that it is being managed responsibly, and that the state’s economic success benefits everyone.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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While the Belk College of Business predicts 2026 will be a landmark year for North Carolina’s economy, the main concern in District 106 is whether that growth benefits everyday residents.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Taking a medication like metformin, which improves insulin sensitivity regardless of weight loss, can help some women with PCOS ovulate regularly.—
Deanna Pai,
SELF,
20 Feb. 2026
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Morrison plans to add a rooftop bar for Telia — perfect for when the weather improves.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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The tuber also provides vitamin C, which acts as an antioxidant, and fiber, which aids digestion, boosts satiety, and regulates blood sugar.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
4 Feb. 2026
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The calcium found in milk is also packaged with vitamin D, which aids in the absorption of calcium.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
19 Jan. 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 21 Feb. 2026.
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