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as in to assist
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 to alleviate
to make more bearable or less severe
the new ointment didn't help Josh's sunburn one bit
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as in to prevent
to keep from happening by taking action in advance
they couldn't help the way things turned out
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as in to benefit
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 to improve
to make better
some minor revisions would help this essay immensely
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as in assist
an act or instance of helping
I could use your help getting this tire back on the car
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as in benefit
a thing that helps
the computer is a great help for writing reports
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as in staff
a body of persons at work or available for work
it's so hard to get good help these days
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Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 15 June 2026
This is particularly important with the filters, which help maintain air quality in your home.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026
With or without help, Iranians will topple the Islamic Republic.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
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Verb
Rescue crews from several fire departments are helping with the rescue attempt.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 15 June 2026
This is particularly important with the filters, which help maintain air quality in your home.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
Noun
During the breaks between matches, videos (including some that appeared to be possibly made with the help of AI) telling the history of America blasted through the makeshift arena, including one video narrated by Paramount’s own Cole Hauser, the star of Dutton Ranch.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026
With or without help, Iranians will topple the Islamic Republic.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for help
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Angel's family has started a GoFundMe to assist with her medical bills, baby products and accessible additions such as structural ramps to their home, as the teen was paralyzed in the incident and is using a wheelchair.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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Clergy and volunteers went to the site to assist relatives, Anderson said, and officials were working Sunday afternoon to identify all victims and notify their next of kin.—
Kristin M. Hall,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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With the Ambassador Bridge and the tunnel being the current passageway, the economist said the Gordie Howe Bridge will alleviate the backups businesses have been seeing and are trying to avoid, while appeasing the many employees who travel back and forth for work.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Even Carlos Carrasco, who has been designated for assignment by the Braves five times since last August, has eaten innings to alleviate the workload.—
Jesús Cano,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
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To prevent renewal, cancel your membership through your Account Page.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 June 2026
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The bill, shared first with CNN, would codify NOAA’s aircraft reconnaissance and research role into law, which could help prevent those responsibilities from being transferred to another agency, like the US Air Force.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Science would benefit from less hyperspecialization.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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Supported by hundreds of contributors, Freedom Needs a Soundtrack will be released without advertising, with net proceeds benefiting Students for a Free Tibet and the Tibet Action Institute.—
Michele Amabile Angermiller,
Rolling Stone,
15 June 2026
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The Knicks improved to 4-0 in closeout opportunities this season, winning them all on the road.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Parents and beauty enthusiasts alike praise its ability to smooth stubborn bumps and improve skin texture.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Ecumenical Hunger Program did administer a Family Sustainability Program that was started during COVID that provided financial assistance to families in need in our community.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Families that have been priced out of the market are able to use Habitat’s below-market interest rate loans and down payment assistance.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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With the clock running down, the Spurs stayed cold but the Knicks couldn’t take advantage until OG Anunoby’s dunk with two minutes to go gave his team a three-point lead.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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But, of course, opposing fans have been using what has happened off ice to their advantage.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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The restaurant's staff is expecting a packed house, with close to 300 people projected to join the community celebration.—
La'Tasha Givens,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Tara Gallegos, a spokesperson for Newsom’s office, said the issue involved late paperwork at a time when the governor’s staff was focused on emergency response and supporting survivors.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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“Help.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/help. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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