How to Use helper in a Sentence

helper

noun
  • The carpenter measured the wall while one of his helpers brought in the tools.
  • Even Trump’s helpers are not always helpful in the final days of a neck and neck contest.
    Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Three years later, wildlife experts enlisted a team of local helpers for just 24 hours to speed up the area’s environmental recovery.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Then lots of hugs as the helpers arrive and take stock.
    Jura Koncius, Washington Post, 27 Apr. 2023
  • And for Grant that is the Enneagram [Type] Two, which is the helper.
    Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 May 2024
  • And for the Black therapists, who are both the helper and the one needing help?
    Molly Longman, refinery29.com, 2 Feb. 2021
  • Santa’s helpers at the Postal Service will take care of the rest.
    Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 18 Nov. 2019
  • Thanks again to Randy Lee for sharing this li’l helper.
    Pat Myers, Washington Post, 17 Nov. 2022
  • Vinegar is my handy go-to helper in every room of the house.
    Washington Post, 23 Nov. 2019
  • One helper grips her chin and speaks now to the demon within.
    Sam Kestenbaum, Harper's Magazine, 21 June 2024
  • The rest of his teammates followed his lead, as the Cavs had 32 helpers on 42 made shots.
    Chris Fedor, cleveland, 7 Mar. 2020
  • Have your helper sit in the driver's seat and await your orders.
    Mike Allen, Popular Mechanics, 8 Oct. 2020
  • Here’s how to narrow down your search for a handy helper at the woodshed.
    The Editors, Field & Stream, 19 Aug. 2020
  • The helper would then shoot photos on their phone and send them to Gaber for editing.
    Nicole Carroll, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2020
  • Reams said the cook had a helper, nicknamed a hoodlum, who did the heavy lifting and chores.
    Vincent T. Davis, ExpressNews.com, 15 Feb. 2020
  • Instead, the defense will sag on the pick-and-roll with a helper who won’t trap the ball or even be level to the screen.
    J. Michael, orlandosentinel.com, 13 Nov. 2021
  • Pinnick brought over a backhoe and a helper to remove the dead grass and do the grading.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Dec. 2020
  • And with the helper, Spurgeon is one assist shy of 200 in his career.
    Sarah McLellan, Star Tribune, 24 Jan. 2021
  • Turn off your helper attitude for a bit and lean on your team more.
    Expert Panel, Forbes, 12 July 2022
  • Laycock and a helper lined up the boxes and spaced them evenly.
    Frank A. Blazich Jr., The Conversation, 20 May 2024
  • His friends knew Jim as a dreamer and a helper — a good person gone too soon.
    Tucker Reals, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2022
  • She’s a fighter, a lover, a leader, a healer, a helper, a guide, and so much more.
    Kyle Neddenriep, The Indianapolis Star, 8 May 2021
  • And don't forget to grab a helper to take photos of your designs.
    Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 27 Mar. 2024
  • And don't forget to grab a helper to take photos of your designs.
    Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024
  • Plus, there’s the Santa brunch (his helpers will be present, too) and Christmas Eve tea.
    Judy Koutsky, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Dec. 2019
  • Again five of our six picks have dual pour spouts and helper handles.
    Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Jonatan Berggren drew the second assist on the play, picking up his 10th helper in 31 games.
    Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, 20 Jan. 2023
  • The second class is composed of HLAs that present antigens found outside of the cell to T-helper cells.
    William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 16 June 2022
  • To avoid straining your back, always work with a helper, and lift with your knees, not your back.
    Joseph Truini and Merle Henkenius, Popular Mechanics, 18 Aug. 2020
  • Miller also picked up a helper to round out his two-point effort.
    Sarah McLellan, Star Tribune, 5 Aug. 2020

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