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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
That’s one of many reasons why acquiring a star this offseason, as early as possible, would be helpful.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Keep all of your most important documents safe and organized with this helpful bag.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 May 2026
The partnership doesn’t involve either the Big 12 or individual conference members selling equity, which was likely helpful.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
Using a tension rod and helpful S hooks, display everything from hats to scarves to necklaces and handbags.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Keep all of your most important documents safe and organized with this helpful bag.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 May 2026
The partnership doesn’t involve either the Big 12 or individual conference members selling equity, which was likely helpful.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
Using a tension rod and helpful S hooks, display everything from hats to scarves to necklaces and handbags.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for helpful
Adjective
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Our expert take The Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express is a low-fee card with generous cash-back rewards and useful ongoing benefits, such as a monthly Disney Bundle credit.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Sites that preserve soft-bodied organisms are even rarer because soft tissues decompose more easily, making these places especially useful for piecing together prehistoric ecosystems.—
Marlowe Starling,
Quanta Magazine,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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The park said tipsters may remain anonymous, though officials noted that sharing information could be beneficial to National Park Service investigators.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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The messaging has remained constant, and it’s proven beneficial to all parties involved.—
Jaylon Thompson
May 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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If a member school’s athletic department desperately needs a line of credit, the university can arrange a more favorable one.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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Surfers competed in the finals of their respective classes, again in less-than-favorable conditions.—
Tony Le Calvez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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With the naked eye and especially through good binoculars, its conjunction with a slender crescent moon on May 18 will be very pleasing to see.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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May 21 – June 20 A good idea turns into real progress faster than expected.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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The two clubs share many similarities beyond playing a friendly in 2014 and doing business in the form of Nicola Sansone’s transfer a decade ago.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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The conversation will revisit favorite character moments from the series and give fans an inside look at the process of filming the animal-friendly period piece.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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“Helpful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helpful. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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