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as in advantage
a thing that helps
it would be a real benefit if you could keep track of what you have already bought
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as in boon
something that provides happiness or does good for a person or thing
the meal service is a great benefit to invalids and the elderly
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as in to help
to provide with something useful or desirable
his summer internship benefited him in two ways: by giving him some tuition funds and by offering vital work experience
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 2 Nov. 2024
Conservatives say Medicare beneficiaries are better off in the popular Advantage plans, which offer more benefits than the traditional, government-run program.
—Stephanie Armour | Kff Health News, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2024
Adrienne Dellwo, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024
Judd Apatow’s New York Comedy Festival show Judd Apatow & Friends at the Beacon Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 9, will benefit the American Red Cross in North Carolina.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2024
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Noun
More research is still needed to understand if this compound has health benefits.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 2 Nov. 2024
Conservatives say Medicare beneficiaries are better off in the popular Advantage plans, which offer more benefits than the traditional, government-run program.
—Stephanie Armour | Kff Health News, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
How to Improve Eyesight Summary Carrots contain carotenoids, which benefit eye health and can slow the progression of several eye diseases.
—Adrienne Dellwo, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024
Judd Apatow’s New York Comedy Festival show Judd Apatow & Friends at the Beacon Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 9, will benefit the American Red Cross in North Carolina.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2024
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That’s one area where Valve has an advantage with the Steam Deck.Eric Ravenscraft, WIRED, 27 Oct. 2024
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The race between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris is close in Arizona, and public polls give Trump a slight advantage.Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 27 Oct. 2024
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The United Auto Workers’ endorsement of Harris was considered a boon to her candidacy in Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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The last couple of years have been a boon for blue-chip openings, which may have just reached a fever pitch with the ribbon-cutting of Atallah’s 167-room beachfront property.Chadner Navarro, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
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Gene Ferrara, the leader of the Greater Cincinnati Crime Stoppers organization, said tips called into his organization's hotline helped solve 14 homicides last year and another 12 so far this year.Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2024
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White noise can help drown out the sounds of voices or the doorbell ringing that may distract pets who are easily over-excited by visitors.Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
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Perils of the ‘Super Cycle’ There are many different flavors of alternative asset funds.Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024
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This is a top priority for firms like Coinbase and Ripple, which are looking to reassure regulators and onboard new users with confidence in asset protection.Tomer Niv, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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The one blessing in disguise could be Narbonne players using their time off to focus on school.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
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Watch on Peacock The Fly David Cronenberg’s mind works in some truly demented ways, which is a blessing to horror movie fans.Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 25 Oct. 2024
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Members can avail themselves of the discount by linking their Amazon account to Earnify, a loyalty program app by BP.Erika Tulfo, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024
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But, Zimmerman added, families cannot avail themselves of this option without U.S. government action.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 13 Oct. 2024
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This holiday season, Bruichladdich Distillery, a beloved producer of single-malt Scotch whisky from Islay, has teamed up with ButcherBox, the direct-to-consumer meat and seafood brand, to offer two distinct bundles that make for perfect gifts or festive feasts.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Miss Manners: Is there a way to tell them this was a horrible gift for my kids?Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2024
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But 10 years later, benefits experts told Forbes pensions are making a quiet comeback, aided by better economic conditions, regulatory changes and new wrinkles on the plans that reduce the risks for employers in promising workers retirement income for the rest of their lives.Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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In the time since, Israel has launched a devastating ground offensive in the Gaza Strip and an invasion of neighboring Lebanon, targeting militants long armed and aided by Tehran.Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Benefit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefit. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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