How to Use helper in a Sentence

helper

noun
  • The carpenter measured the wall while one of his helpers brought in the tools.
  • The three helpers crouched in a line in front of the basket.
    — Nick Vadala, Philly.com, 19 Feb. 2018
  • Then lots of hugs as the helpers arrive and take stock.
    — Jura Koncius, Washington Post, 27 Apr. 2023
  • Sometimes the line between the helpers and the helped was gray.
    — Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2025
  • There was a helper that used to come, a home health aide.
    — Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2025
  • Sharks down 5-4, as Halbgewachs and Chekhovich get the helpers.
    — Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2019
  • The last helper came on Chou's second 3 in that key spurt.
    — USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2018
  • The kitchen is fit for a gourmet chef, with ample space for helpers.
    — James Alexander, courant.com, 9 Nov. 2017
  • And for Grant that is the Enneagram [Type] Two, which is the helper.
    — Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 May 2024
  • Had to stop my helpers from eating the icing right out of the bowl.
    — Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
  • In the last two years, greater interest has been shown in the plight of helpers.
    — Time, 23 Jan. 2018
  • And for the Black therapists, who are both the helper and the one needing help?
    — Molly Longman, refinery29.com, 2 Feb. 2021
  • Santa’s helpers at the Postal Service will take care of the rest.
    — Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 18 Nov. 2019
  • Thanks again to Randy Lee for sharing this li’l helper.
    — Pat Myers, Washington Post, 17 Nov. 2022
  • Vinegar is my handy go-to helper in every room of the house.
    — Washington Post, 23 Nov. 2019
  • Have a helper curve and hold the slabs so the ends meet, creating a ring (see page 59).
    — Jan Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
  • One helper grips her chin and speaks now to the demon within.
    — Sam Kestenbaum, Harper's Magazine, 21 June 2024
  • The rest of his teammates followed his lead, as the Cavs had 32 helpers on 42 made shots.
    — Chris Fedor, cleveland, 7 Mar. 2020
  • This way, your helper could recreate your tone and style.
    — Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Have your helper sit in the driver's seat and await your orders.
    — Mike Allen, Popular Mechanics, 8 Oct. 2020
  • Have your helper sit in the driver's seat and await your orders.
    — Mike Allen, Popular Mechanics, 1 Feb. 2017
  • Here’s how to narrow down your search for a handy helper at the woodshed.
    — The Editors, Field & Stream, 19 Aug. 2020
  • One of the youngest helpers is David and Michelle's granddaughter, 10-year-old Rose.
    — Barry Petersen, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2017
  • Their helpers in Ohio got the packages and mailed money back west.
    — Eric Heisig, cleveland.com, 24 Jan. 2018
  • From storage helpers to laundry and cleaning aids, try one of these clever uses for old pillowcases.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
  • The Billy Goat Tavern was loaded up with helpers and doers of good.
    — Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
  • And for those 14 years, he's had an important helper by his side.
    — Bo Evans, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Believe the video that shows Pretti was a helper.
    — Laura Yuen, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
  • To be fair to the tiny helpers, their larger self-driving car cousins have also had their fair share of trouble with trains.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 28 Jan. 2026
  • A couple off the helpers were of the milestone variety.
    — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026

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