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as in useful
providing service or assistance
a website that I've always found to be helpful for finding information on common medical problems
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as in beneficial
promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being
the teachers felt that it would be helpful to have more than one thesaurus in the classroom
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Recent Examples of helpful
Such a system can be especially helpful indoors, in city environments where GPS and other global navigation satellite systems’ signals are unreliable, or in regions where there is active GPS jamming.
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Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
Low‑histamine diets may be helpful for some people with ISM, but evidence is limited, and food lists vary widely.
—Gagandeep Brar, Health, 11 June 2026
But that’s not going to be helpful for people that have a lung disorder or a muscle disease or a brain disorder.
—Quanta Magazine, 11 June 2026
Some kids may find journaling or drawing to express their feelings helpful as well, if yoga or meditation are too low energy.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 11 June 2026
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Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
Low‑histamine diets may be helpful for some people with ISM, but evidence is limited, and food lists vary widely.
—Gagandeep Brar, Health, 11 June 2026
But that’s not going to be helpful for people that have a lung disorder or a muscle disease or a brain disorder.
—Quanta Magazine, 11 June 2026
Some kids may find journaling or drawing to express their feelings helpful as well, if yoga or meditation are too low energy.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for helpful
Adjective
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Creator cards with follower counts, post volume and engagement are useful signals.—
Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Our expert take The Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card is an excellent business card with useful benefits, valuable rewards and a generous welcome bonus.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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The waterless cooling approach is also beneficial in areas where water is scarce, but sunlight is plentiful.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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Zoli’s lofty warehouse space continues Amant’s design sensibility, employing and elevating simple materials like concrete, brick, and wood, which, says Ebers, are visually warm and acoustically beneficial (a boon nowadays when having a conversation in a restaurant can be increasingly challenging).—
Fiorella Valdesolo,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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In the Eastern Pacific, the opposite occurs, with favorable conditions supporting above-average hurricane season activity.—
Daniel Peck,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Forecast confidence is increasing that some storms could become strong to severe on Sunday, especially along and north of I-20, where wind shear will be slightly more favorable for storm organization.—
Nelly Carreño,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Speaking of which, the USWNT sent their best before kickoff.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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So, nights such as Friday at the Coliseum are the next-best thing.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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The service The service is formal, but friendly and attentive, and the concierge showed an enthusiastic passion for the city that created moments for interest and exploration beyond the Guggenheim.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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There will also be activities for all ages, including youth soccer clinics, family-friendly games, refreshments, halftime snacks and inflatable attractions such as a giant soccer dart game.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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“Helpful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helpful. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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