help out
phrasal verb
helped out; helping out; helps out
: to do something so another person's job or task is easier
I can't do this myself. Won't someone please help me out?
I sometimes help out in the kitchen.
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Transportation Secretary and former South Bend mayor Pete Buttigieg helped out Walz by acting as Vance during mock debates and practice.
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Karissa Waddick, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Oct. 2024
Matthew 25: Ministries Matthew 25: Ministries is also helping out in the effort.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2024
Anything to help out the community to help make a difference in the world.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024
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This is a framework for building AI personal assistants that can help out with just about any business task, including delivering intelligent customer support.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
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Karissa Waddick, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Oct. 2024
Matthew 25: Ministries Matthew 25: Ministries is also helping out in the effort.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2024
Anything to help out the community to help make a difference in the world.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024
In First Solo Interview As Democratic Nominee Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Thursday, September 26
This is a framework for building AI personal assistants that can help out with just about any business task, including delivering intelligent customer support.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Help out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/help%20out. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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