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
The video shows a few helping hands moving an enormous fiddle-leaf fig tree out of one room, just to replace it with a giant Christmas tree—almost reaching her home’s lofty ceilings.
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Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2023
Rafael Antonio Morales, her grandfather’s cousin, was known to offer a friendly smile and helping hand around town.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2024
On homelessness, my approach is a strong but helping hand.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2024
Facts, however, didn’t follow the script, and now the talk is of the taxpayer having to give (another) helping hand to some of the wind sector’s players, safely ahead of the awkward moment (give it a few years) when electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers start stretching out their begging bowls.
—Andrew Stuttaford, National Review, 4 Nov. 2023
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Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2023
Rafael Antonio Morales, her grandfather’s cousin, was known to offer a friendly smile and helping hand around town.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2024
On homelessness, my approach is a strong but helping hand.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2024
Facts, however, didn’t follow the script, and now the talk is of the taxpayer having to give (another) helping hand to some of the wind sector’s players, safely ahead of the awkward moment (give it a few years) when electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers start stretching out their begging bowls.
—Andrew Stuttaford, National Review, 4 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for helping hand
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Nichushkin cleared the protocols of Stage 3 of the NHL player assistance program, ending his six-month suspension.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Tuesday's deadline was set by Washington for Israel to meet a host of requirements aimed at boosting aid into Gaza or face restrictions on U.S. military assistance, as required under U.S. law.Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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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
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Smith has one assist and is a -6 in his last five games, averaging 14:27 in ice time.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Brandon Ingram went for 29 points, nine rebounds and seven assists to give the Nuggets (7-4) a group-stage loss in the second annual in-season tournament.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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The need led to mostly universal – if often reluctant – support for the tax measure among city leaders, and outspoken support from fire and police departments.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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And its strong community support typically means there's an answer to a question that's plaguing you.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Stocks tied to the price of the cryptocurrency got a boost.Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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This includes several profit boost tokens to use on Tuesday's games.Tim van Straten, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Light Salon’s Boost LED Mask is a best seller for its ability to plump, brighten, smooth, lift, soften, and reduce the depth of fine lines.Annie Blackman, Allure, 5 Nov. 2024
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Inhale deeply using your diaphragm, letting your hand on your belly lift, but the hand on your chest stay still.Michael Menna, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Helping hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helping%20hand. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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