HELPS Synonyms: 221 Similar and Opposite Words

helps

verb

present tense third-person singular of help

as in assists

to provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end offered to help her widowed father when he moved into an apartment

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as in relieves

to make more bearable or less severe the new ointment didn't help Josh's sunburn one bit

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as in prevents

to keep from happening by taking action in advance they couldn't help the way things turned out

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as in benefits

to provide with something useful or desirable being independently wealthy certainly helped him during his years as a struggling young artist

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as in improves

to make better some minor revisions would help this essay immensely

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Recent Examples of helps Continue reading … PARTY FOUL — Jeffries threatens consequences after Dem mutiny helps move anti-socialism bill. — FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 The facility, accessible via a walkway past the baggage claim area, helps make room for concourse A to stretch to the west of the terminal where the old rental car lot remains, according to Kathleen Watkins, the airport’s interim director. — Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026 But before long, it will be measured by whether AI helps the organization make smarter decisions and consistently produce better outcomes. — Ganesh Shankar, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Most produce has a thick skin or natural wax that helps protect the fruit or vegetable naturally. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026 Drinking plain water helps your kidneys filter waste and prevents dehydration, which are essential for kidney health. — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 2026 Shaye plays Elise Rainer, a dimension-traveling psychic who helps people fight off demons, even from the afterlife. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 That helps Sporting significantly in building the middle of its roster. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026 Having the ability, and willingness, to spray money at players helps. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026

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Gonzales and Feehan were active-duty soldiers supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, which assists partner forces in securing a lasting defeat of ISIS.

— Josh Meyer, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
The company assists clients in scheduling healthcare appointments, finding housing, connecting with doulas, finding local aid resources and a number of other services.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026

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Whether magnesium spray actually works, and whether magnesium of any kind reliably relieves leg cramps, matters for anyone paying attention to the trend right now.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026
Russia’s closer relationship with North Korea relieves some of China’s obligation to deliver economic aid and security guarantees to its northeastern neighbor.

— ZHENG JIYONG, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of relieves

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The federal agency is asking the court to order financial compensation for the former employee and to ensure the company prevents future discrimination.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026
This balance prevents the charge pile-up that normally creates a dangerous electric-field spike when the transistor turns off.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of prevents

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Ultimately, genetics and talent establish the ceiling, but the evidence suggests a supportive sibling ecosystem helps alchemize raw potential into greatness, and the sibling that benefits most is the one that comes later.

— Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Someone needs to own adoption, process compliance, issue resolution and benefits realization.

— Thai Vong, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of benefits

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This creates a thin thermal boundary layer and improves heat transfer at the point of impact.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Shorter grass improves seed-to-soil contact and lets more sunlight reach the soil surface for better seed germination.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of improves

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Posture is often more important than vitality, since deathblows can be activated even if an enemy has high health, but higher health also aids faster posture recovery, both for Wolf and his enemies.

— Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
The Ocean Between Them costars Riverdale’s Karl Walcott, and Dane appears as Ashley, Joan’s youngest daughter, who aids her in the search.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of aids

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Morgan Stanley’s Joseph Moore said the arrangement alleviates concerns about circular financing because third-party investors would provide most of the capital, while Nvidia would participate only to a limited extent.

— Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026
Adding Skubal alleviates some of the weight of that decision.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of alleviates

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The author's experience shows caution, though slower, averts problems, contrasting with industry's rapid deployments that often encounter issues.

— Shannon McKeen, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
The deal averts a ballot referendum that backers from the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association said would’ve reigned in expansive local real estate taxes.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026