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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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Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
6 July 2026
Trump then offered again to help end the war on Sunday during a nearly 90-minute call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to Russia’s foreign ministry.
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Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 July 2026
Helen Santoro,
Denver Post,
29 June 2026
The Polish superstar is also grateful for the help of another skiing icon, Shiffrin.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
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That could shift the NATO conversation from how the alliance helps Ukraine to how Ukraine helps NATO prepare for modern war.
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Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
6 July 2026
Trump then offered again to help end the war on Sunday during a nearly 90-minute call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to Russia’s foreign ministry.
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Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 July 2026
Noun
But that has created a critical shortage for those needing help.
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Helen Santoro,
Denver Post,
29 June 2026
The Polish superstar is also grateful for the help of another skiing icon, Shiffrin.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for help
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Harpring says the city is using smaller fireworks than in previous years and has added additional staff to assist with safety, a decision made after a 10-acre fire broke out in the city earlier this year.
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Royals catcher Carter Jensen made a pair of strong throws to assist Lugo on the mound.
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The shipments meant Adnoc was able to take greater advantage of surging oil prices earlier in the war, and helped alleviate the impact of the broader closure of the strait on global supplies.
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This is a critical time in history to create sustainable prevention and optimization, not simply alleviate symptoms.
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Cloud cover prevented a California Highway Patrol helicopter from reaching the injured climber directly, forcing the rescue to unfold in stages.
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Increasing staff at medical facilities during heat waves could also prevent unnecessary deaths.
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Even cars that do benefit from premium gas probably don’t need anything above 91 octane.
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Republicans have also alleged that Mary Peltola, the frontrunner Democratic candidate for Senate, stands to benefit from voter confusion over both Sullivans.
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Kyle Schwarber is threatening home run records, even as pitching continues to improve.
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Jupiter enters your 6th House of Work and Health, encouraging kinder routines that improve well-being and lighten daily tasks.
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Despite government assurances, humanitarian groups warn that the scale of assistance still falls short of the need.
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For instance, in addition to covering repairs, Endurance plans come with perks like 24/7 roadside assistance, windshield repair, fob replacement and rental car reimbursement.
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The Red Sox tacked on two insurance runs in the seventh on Abreu’s sacrifice fly and Masataka Yoshida’s RBI single for a 7-3 advantage.
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Good luck with that message in flyover country when the revolutionaries don’t enjoy the advantages of light-turnout primaries.
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The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming, ready to answer any questions guests might have about a cocktail menu that changes throughout the year.
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Instead of adding a few robots to assist hotel staff, Pudu wants to create a connected robot service system that can handle the entire guest experience.
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“Help.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/help. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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