help out
phrasal verb
helped out; helping out; helps out
: to do something so another person's job or task is easier
I can't do this myself. Won't someone please help me out?
I sometimes help out in the kitchen.
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Not satisfied only with helping out the oil and gas industry, Trump took aim his first day at the wind power industry.
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Christopher Helman, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
For those still interested in helping out, Stratum is accepting Venmo donations via @stratumfitness.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
That has changed this postseason, with Day helping out on the game planning more, but that will be the difference again Monday.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
Taylor also joined teammates Blake Snell and Anthony Banda in helping out at Friday’s distribution event at Dodger Stadium.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Christopher Helman, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
For those still interested in helping out, Stratum is accepting Venmo donations via @stratumfitness.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
That has changed this postseason, with Day helping out on the game planning more, but that will be the difference again Monday.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
Taylor also joined teammates Blake Snell and Anthony Banda in helping out at Friday’s distribution event at Dodger Stadium.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Help out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/help%20out. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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