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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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helpful comments
a helpful tool
helpful discussions
enjoyable discussions
inspirational discussions
fruitful discussions
valuable discussions
entertaining discussions
helpful people
helpful criticism
constructive criticism
productive criticism
honest criticism
thoughtful criticism
meaningful criticism
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Recent Examples of helpful
Some women have expressed concern that the ERA could be more harmful than helpful.
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Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025
Bob, one of the four titular Traitors, has established himself as a helpful team leader while also sowing confusion and discord in the ranks of the Faithful.
—Samantha Riedel, Them, 17 Jan. 2025
That was helpful given some of the logistical realities.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
For the players, being in familiar surroundings is helpful.
—Sam Khan Jr., The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025
Bob, one of the four titular Traitors, has established himself as a helpful team leader while also sowing confusion and discord in the ranks of the Faithful.
—Samantha Riedel, Them, 17 Jan. 2025
That was helpful given some of the logistical realities.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
For the players, being in familiar surroundings is helpful.
—Sam Khan Jr., The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for helpful
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Without data, the AI isn’t going to be doing much of anything useful.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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There is some variation in the mix — Origins allows troops to perform certain tasks like opening locked doors or destroying watchtowers, as well as special squad attacks like arrow sieges and rally cries that can be useful in the midst of the action.Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2025
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The same can be said for the movie as a whole, which blends Shelton’s talent for literate, witty character comedy with the conventions of the Joel Silver-era buddy flick in mutually beneficial ways.Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 14 Jan. 2025
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This proactive approach not only reduces risks but also lays a strong basis for an open, mutually beneficial relationship that minimizes complexity and maximizes long-term value.Appio Fragoletti, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Left unsaid in the motion for withdrawal was the consequence of the 2024 presidential election—the agency will likely take a much less favorable attitude towards college athlete employment under incoming president Donald Trump.Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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For the DraftKings and the FanDuel’s of the world, the companies can respond by offering less favorable odds to bettors in high-tax jurisdictions.Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Unfortunately, despite her best efforts, Cunanan answered correctly and clinched the win with a final score of $19,400.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Even beyond that, this was probably Miller’s best game of the year.Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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However, some breeds tend to be friendlier to felines than others.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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When the Bushes entered the aisle, walking right past the Trumps, George gave Barack a friendly tap on the belly with his knuckles and kept on moving toward his seat.Bailey Richards, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Helpful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helpful. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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