as in assistance
an act or instance of helping
a skilled mechanic who generously provides a helping hand when his neighbors are plagued by car troubles
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Recent Examples of helping hand
They have manifestly been given a firm helping hand by Turkey, which is re-establishing itself as a regional power.
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Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
And, and so like that helping hand in the beginning was incredible.
—Outside Online, 11 Dec. 2024
Fewer guests, plus lots of helping hands, means there are a lot of volunteers just sort of standing around.
—Andrew Stelzer, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
His knack for escaping helping hands and his catch-me-if-you-can elusiveness has led the doggo to go viral.
—Kati Weis, CBS News, 27 Nov. 2024
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Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
And, and so like that helping hand in the beginning was incredible.
—Outside Online, 11 Dec. 2024
Fewer guests, plus lots of helping hands, means there are a lot of volunteers just sort of standing around.
—Andrew Stelzer, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
His knack for escaping helping hands and his catch-me-if-you-can elusiveness has led the doggo to go viral.
—Kati Weis, CBS News, 27 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for helping hand
Recent Examples of Synonyms for helping hand
Noun
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In addition, urgent cases are being referred for emergency cash assistance.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Kennealy was the head of the former Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development, the agency that oversaw emergency shelter assistance shelters set up under the state’s right-to-shelter law.—
Chris Van Buskirk,
Boston Herald,
22 May 2025
Noun
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But in the meantime, those who know her are left to ponder an illness that appears to have consumed the caring mother, in spite of her efforts to get help.—
Laura Crimaldi,
BostonGlobe.com,
13 Feb. 2023
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Police departments in Carroll County could get help from the state with funding the high cost of outfitting officers with body cameras, if a bill introduced in the Maryland General Assembly is passed.—
Sherry Greenfield,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Feb. 2023
Noun
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Mellanby’s career numbers: 364 goals and 476 assists in 1,431 regular-season games (tied for 17th all-time).—
Jeff Kleinman,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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In the first three games of last year’s Final, Florida held McDavid to no goals and three assists.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Fans share outpouring of support after Sundae's cancer diagnosis As Sundae's fame grew, Gamble shared other things about their life together, eventually giving fans a glimpse of the lab's two-year battle with cancer.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Netflix will soon end support for older Amazon Fire TV media-streaming devices.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2025
Noun
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There’s also a thick outsole, providing a platform effect in addition to a slight heel for a boost in height.—
Mikelle Street,
Footwear News,
25 May 2025
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Remember, anyone who signs up in Colorado, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia will be eligible for a 15-to-1 odds boost.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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The Timberwolves will need a major lift from Anthony Edwards to stay within striking distance in this series.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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In the wake of multiple bullpen injuries, the Kansas City Royals received a hefty lift from a group of young relievers.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2025
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“Helping hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helping%20hand. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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