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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
Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2025
Sarah Henning, another community member leading memorial efforts across the city, told the outlet that 300 volunteers helped her group tie nearly 3,000 ribbons on street poles and trees.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 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
Cyndi Lauper performed the last show of her farewell tour Saturday at the Hollywood Bowl, where guests like Joni Mitchell, Cher, SZA and more helped send off the singer onstage.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2025
Sarah Henning, another community member leading memorial efforts across the city, told the outlet that 300 volunteers helped her group tie nearly 3,000 ribbons on street poles and trees.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 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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The Menomonee Falls Fire Department assisted the Menomonee Falls Police Department with the crash.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Goodstein and others also assisted in moving students who had been evacuated from the nearby Mullins Library by police through Vol Walker Hall.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
25 Aug. 2025
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To alleviate some of that pressure, many authors are now focused on writing books that address various issues in ways that children can better understand and process.—
DeAnna Taylor,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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The fact that the bill has stalled in Congress doesn’t alleviate Chinese fears.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Abstinence from red meat and dairy products is the most effective method of preventing illness for those with the condition, according to the Mayo Clinic.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Gaines’ fumble came on what was already a red zone opportunity late in the second quarter, at the USF 15, preventing the Broncos from taking the lead or at least forging a 10-10 tie.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Aug. 2025
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Washington's raising prices and cutting health care to benefit wealthy donors and corporate special interest while workers foot the bill.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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DuSable benefited from his close relationship with Indigenous people already living in the area, Joseph added while giving a walking tour along the Chicago River after the official commemoration.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Now is the time to improve your home’s ability to withstand hurricanes.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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Some areas of Michigan's Great Lakes remained dangerous early Friday, Aug. 29, for beach-goers, with waves up to 6 feet and dangerous currents, but conditions are expected to improve for the three-day Labor Day weekend.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Senate President Bart Hester, R-Cave Springs, was instrumental in getting assistance from the state, said Nelson Peacock, president of the Northwest Arkansas Council.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Aug. 2025
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If people need assistance, can the Red Cross provide it?—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The minor leagues offer a price advantage: Lawn tickets for a recent River Cats game against the El Paso Chihuahuas were advertised for $19.55.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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No matter the outcome in April, liberals will keep at least a 4-3 advantage until 2028, but a win would expand their majority to 5-2.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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It will be managed by Clint Ford, who has worked at the chain for over 26 years, and the staff will consist of approximately 80 workers, with a starting wage of $18.75 per hour.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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The Courier Journal sports staff has been working hard, too, with its preseason coverage.—
Rich Barak,
Louisville Courier Journal,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Help.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/help. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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