helping hand

noun

Definition of helping handnext
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 Alex’s older brother gave him an enormous helping hand in getting his tour card. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2026 Costume makers sat at their respective tables concentrated on their finishing touches, while young helping hands dashed in and out of the room bringing items to other departments. — Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026 The Shark Cordless Pet Vacuum is a major helping hand for anyone living with a furry friend. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026 Thomas provided that helping hand again Tuesday night, scoring eight points to go with six assists and four steals for the host Hawks in a 70-40 South Suburban Blue victory over Bremen. — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for helping hand
Recent Examples of Synonyms for helping hand
  1. assistance
  2. help
  3. assist
  4. support
  5. boost
  6. lift
Noun
  • The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance to locate a 21-year-old man prosecutors allege held another man against his will at Smithville Lake.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is leading the death investigation with assistance from local, state and federal agencies.
    — Margaret Baker, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of assistance
Noun
  • With the help of partner Travis Bullard, Stefan Scarks and family officially opened the property in 2021.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Without the help of their partners and volunteers, Kanbe’s Markets wouldn’t be achievable.
    — Zuri Primos July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Definition of help
Noun
  • Charged has offered a fair bit of electronic aids on board, starting with ABS, traction control, hill hold (hill start assist), and hill descent assist.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 July 2026
  • Croix Bethune has been leading the Current’s attack all season and set a new single-season club assist record (seven) by setting up rookie winger Amelia White for her first NWSL goal in the 20th minute.
    — PJ Green July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Definition of assist
Noun
  • Furthermore, based on Warsh’s recent public comments, the task forces’ eventual findings could potentially provide support for an even more dovish agenda.
    — David Zhang, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Now in the back half of summer break, the couple are calling for additional support to keep their program funded until the beginning of the school year.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of support
Noun
  • Starting next year, the deal adds Peacock to YouTube Premium, the ad-free tier of YouTube's core product, a move Front Office Sports says could deliver a subscriber boost in the millions to the newly profitable streamer.
    — Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Someone already getting enough zinc from their diet is unlikely to see a boost.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of boost
Noun
  • Josephson junctions are traditionally fabricated with electron-beam lithography and an evaporation lift-off technique that uses organic photoresist stencils.
    — Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Before Spain’s current men’s success, one member of the team took a stance that could have jeopardized his career — and easily made Sunday’s trophy lift a distant dream.
    — Emily Olsen, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of lift

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“Helping hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helping%20hand. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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