help out
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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The palace said Kate — who also helped out in a Wimbledon ticket office — was to meet with children from Shine Camera Club, a local program that supports children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
And this is one baking project the kids will definitely be able to help out with.
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Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
This edition of Thursday Screencaps has Paige Spiranac and her golf content helping out with some of the prep work for the big holiday weekend.
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Sean Joseph Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Nongovernmental organizations including the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the Caritas network of Catholic organizations are helping out as well, The Associated Press reported.
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Fatima Al-Kassab,
NPR,
1 July 2026
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
And this is one baking project the kids will definitely be able to help out with.
—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
This edition of Thursday Screencaps has Paige Spiranac and her golf content helping out with some of the prep work for the big holiday weekend.
—
Sean Joseph Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Nongovernmental organizations including the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the Caritas network of Catholic organizations are helping out as well, The Associated Press reported.
—
Fatima Al-Kassab,
NPR,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for help out
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“Help out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/help%20out. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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