helping 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of helpingnext
1
as in aiding

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2
as in assisting

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helping

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verb

present participle of help
1
as in supporting
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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2
as in alleviating
to make more bearable or less severe the new ointment didn't help Josh's sunburn one bit

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as in preventing
to keep from happening by taking action in advance they couldn't help the way things turned out

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as in benefiting
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 improving
to make better some minor revisions would help this essay immensely

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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for helping
  1. alleviating
  2. preventing
  3. benefiting
  4. improving
  5. relieving
  6. averting
  7. enhancing
  8. supporting
Verb
  • Another approach to alleviating the potential of burnout is to create a positive workplace.
    Wayne Elsey, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Como Ball also hopes to implement baseball camps during the day next year to provide more opportunities to kids in the area while also alleviating the stress of finding child care for parents, Klinge said.
    Maddie Robinson, Twin Cities, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of alleviating
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  • Many are looking to have questions answered about eligibility for a program or programs, such as if there is a disability preventing someone from being able to work.
    Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Brushing and flossing regularly helps keep your gums and teeth clean, preventing bacteria and plaque from building up and causing inflammation or infection.
    Sarah Hudgens, Health, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of preventing
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  • Interest income increased to $3,612,099 from $1,865,629, benefiting from higher cash and investment balances.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Framing a moral objection as benefitting the organization mitigated negative reactions regardless of rank or gender.
    Timothy Kundro, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of benefiting
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  • Speaking at the 12th annual Forbes Power Women’s Summit, Johnson said that Lumen, a global telecommunications provider, is building out networks and improving fiber quality so enterprises can fully realize AI’s potential.
    Forbes, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • By analyzing student data, AI can create tailored learning experiences, enhancing student success and improving overall educational outcomes.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of improving
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  • The Nectar Premier Copper has double the amount of pressure-relieving foams compared to the original Nectar bed, with two inches of responsive memory foam that’s specifically designed for this purpose.
    Lindsay Boyers, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Memory foam is known for its pressure-relieving properties, but this bed takes it even further.
    Lindsay Boyers, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of relieving
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  • Instead of averting a partisan battle, the delay ignited one.
    David D. Kirkpatrick, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Youth entrepreneurship can be a solution to averting the looming crisis of climate impact.
    Tony O. Elumelu, TIME, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of averting
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  • This approach leverages influencers' unique ability to connect with audiences in an authentic way, enhancing the brand's visibility and credibility.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Further, while 88% of supply chain executives report that their organization's supply chain plays a vital role in enhancing the customer experience, their colleagues in the C-suite overwhelmingly (88%) view the supply chain function as a cost center.
    Steve Banker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of enhancing
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  • Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, appeared in public on Friday to announce Iran will continue supporting its regional proxies against Israel despite them coming under unprecedented attack and pressure.
    Paul Iddon, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In the second, allegations of abuse and supporting testimonies were restricted, and Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted of first-degree murder in March 1996.
    Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of supporting
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