helping
Americannoun
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the act of a person or thing that helps.
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a portion of food served to a person at one time.
That's his third helping of ice cream.
adjective
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Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of helping
First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English; see origin at help, -ing 1, -ing 2
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Example Sentences
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Kennedy also expects a “Board of Trade” mechanism for both countries, helping implement Chinese commitments and pave the way to reduce tariffs on nonstrategic goods.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
It is also infamous for helping to drive the storied seafood chain into bankruptcy two years ago, when Red Lobster’s former owners ran the deal continuously and cratered the chain’s profits.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
This is the surprising message Panko recently gave to a group of advisers gathered for a professional conference as he walked them through the latest strategies for helping clients figure out retirement income strategies.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
Through a commercial partnership, the project is creating advanced processing technology capable of helping spacecraft operate more independently during missions far from Earth.
From Science Daily • May 15, 2026
He looked at Mrs. Krupnik and said, "Could I have another helping of chowder, please, Wife?"
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
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