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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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Recent Examples of help
Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
That helped law enforcement make the unusual traffic stop more than an hour later.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 6 Feb. 2023
That’s when content teams should get some help from AI tools in handling the details.
—John Hall, Forbes, 5 Feb. 2023
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Verb
Hormone therapy helps relieve menopause symptoms like hot flashes and vaginal dryness.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
That helped law enforcement make the unusual traffic stop more than an hour later.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
Noun
There are several ways to get help filing your taxes.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 6 Feb. 2023
That’s when content teams should get some help from AI tools in handling the details.
—John Hall, Forbes, 5 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for help
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According to the Chambers County Sheriff's Office, Cauthen stopped to assist a couple after their car hit a deer on County Road 267 in the Stroud community.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Volunteers fanned out across the metro to pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., with many showing up at Harvesters to pack food, while members of the Church of the Resurrection volunteered at 20 local organizations to lend a hand to those in need or support organizations that assist others.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
21 Jan. 2025
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China has cut policy rates, loosened property purchase restrictions, injected liquidity into the financial market as well as unveiled a debt-swap program to alleviate local governments’ fiscal strains.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
13 Jan. 2025
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Living underground for extended periods of time requires mental clarity, and these wellness amenities will help alleviate anxiety so that residents can stay physically and mentally strong.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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With research from the Manhattan Institute showing that police slow, prevent or uncover more serious crimes by taking all routine precautions, about 45% of all crimes reported ended in arrest, marking the second-highest rate in the past decade.—
Glenn Minnis | The Center Square contributor,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
12 Jan. 2025
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Cooking the pasta separately from the soup prevents it from overcooking, becoming mushy, and continuing to absorb up the broth when stored.—
Nicole Hopper,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2025
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Solana, down 9%, led the losses following a 14% rally over the weekend, benefitting from the Trump meme coin being launched on the popular Ethereum alternative network.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, a memorial scholarship was created to benefit those who wish to pursue a career in law enforcement.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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Removing medical debt from credit reports On Jan. 7, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finalized a rule that will remove around $49 billion in medical bills from consumer credit reports, improving the credit score of more than 15 million Americans.—
Chad de Guzman,
TIME,
14 Jan. 2025
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This rule is another opportunity to improve our air quality and protect public health while supporting a thriving restaurant industry.—
Michael Seilback,
New York Daily News,
14 Jan. 2025
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State, local housing agencies and nonprofit organizations provide assistance to help reduce the upfront cost.—
Robert Thorpe,
Newsweek,
11 Jan. 2025
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The group is donating $50,000 to the Entertainment Community Fund’s LA Fire Relief Fund, which is focused on providing emergency financial assistance to entertainment industry professionals impacted by this week’s wildfires.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
11 Jan. 2025
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One primary advantage of confidence is that other people do in fact eat it up.—
Rachel Sugar,
Vox,
13 Jan. 2025
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Sensing that this dad was open to being chatted up, Colvin sat next to him and tried to use raw honesty to his advantage.—
Brendan I. Koerner,
WIRED,
13 Jan. 2025
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Priest said Novant Health staff is also increasing the level of masking with recommendations that masks be worn in emergency departments and around vulnerable patients, including those with cancer or in skilled nursing units.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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The letter, sent yesterday, said a switch from a 48-hour workweek to a 32-hour week would increase staff retention, prevent burnout, and serve as a national model.—
Rachel Schilke,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Help.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/help. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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