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helper

American  
[hel-per] / ˈhɛl pər /

noun

  • helpers
    plural
  1. a person or thing that helps or gives assistance, support, etc.

    Synonyms:
    ally, auxiliary, backer, supporter, assistant, aid
  2. an extra locomotive attached to a train at the front, middle, or rear, especially to provide extra power for climbing a steep grade.


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Etymology

Origin of helper

First recorded in 1250–1300; help + -er 1

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She is embarrassed to ask others for help but soon finds that it is given swiftly, “as if the helper already happened to be going that way, and no thanks were needed.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

She has a carer, Pinar Elmaz, and a helper called Robert.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

“It’s like an AI helper that always has your back, inspired by the cool versions of what we all watched in movies growing up.”

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026

Within them, T follicular helper cells support B cells, which can then produce large quantities of antibodies that help the body fight infections and disease.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026

“I am The Spitter, helper of the dynamic duo!”

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott

As Katherine Bindley reports, people are being wowed by the their personal AI agents—but the hyperactive helpers can go off script.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

It was also the final stop for buses from Kathmandu, and a base for drivers, helpers, tourist guides and cargo workers waiting for customs clearance.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

The start rate for parade and pageant helpers is $26 an hour, while the start rate for stage scheduling assistants is $28.25 an hour, according to the union.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026

“Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service,” a follow-up series that debuted in 2025, pushed the premise further still: undercover helpers, surveillance, insiders and Ramsay comparing the operation to going “full on MI6” with restaurants.

From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026

So the cook and her helpers prepared hundreds of dishes.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan

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