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helping hand

NOUN
assistance
Synonyms
WEAK
aid assist boost hand help leg up lift support

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Acquiring Globalstar could give Amazon a helping hand as it seeks to compete with Starlink.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Marwan Marouf’s friends say that he’s the kind of Texan to show up at your door when hardship strikes with a bag of groceries, a smile and a helping hand.

From Salon • Nov. 20, 2025

In the end, he created a United States where people could try, fail and have the helping hand to get back up again — the real underpinning of the American dream.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2025

To lend a helping hand, the central bank cut interest rates in September for the first time this year.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 22, 2025

“I think the people of this state need and deserve a helping hand, and I’m going to see that you get it!” he shouted, socking the air.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam