helping
noun
help·ing
ˈhel-piŋ 
1
: a portion of food : serving
2
: dose sense 3
… large helpings of reportage and interviews.—
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He had two helpings of carrots.
Can I give you a second helping?
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His answer came with a side helping of sarcasm.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
And while some might not be in your weekly rotation—like the Candied Ham Loaf from our first issue in 1966—a generous helping of them has stood the test of time.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
With each having their own motives to capture the killer, double-crosses and cat-and-mouse games ensue, along with a heaping helping of police versus criminals and gang versus gang action.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Jambalaya with a helping of vibe makes for an interesting catching concoction.
—Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Feb. 2026
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John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
And while some might not be in your weekly rotation—like the Candied Ham Loaf from our first issue in 1966—a generous helping of them has stood the test of time.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
With each having their own motives to capture the killer, double-crosses and cat-and-mouse games ensue, along with a heaping helping of police versus criminals and gang versus gang action.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Jambalaya with a helping of vibe makes for an interesting catching concoction.
—Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Helping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helping. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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helping
noun
help·ing
ˈhel-piŋ
: a portion of food : serving
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