1
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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2
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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Recent Examples of benefit
Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
But while medical debt can impact your overall financial situation, that doesn't necessarily mean your benefits are treated the same way as other income sources.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Jared Bernstein, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026
These plants benefit from loamy soil’s ability to stay consistently moist without becoming waterlogged.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026
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Noun
The benefits of grapes could go beyond providing a healthy snack.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
But while medical debt can impact your overall financial situation, that doesn't necessarily mean your benefits are treated the same way as other income sources.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Verb
President Ronald Reagan insisted that his tax cuts, which mostly benefited the rich, would generate enough extra growth to both offset their costs and trickle down to the middle class.
—Jared Bernstein, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026
These plants benefit from loamy soil’s ability to stay consistently moist without becoming waterlogged.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefit
Noun
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Economic analysis in the January 2026 White House Council of Economic Advisors report reinforces the advantages of this approach.—
Nicole Huyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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The outfielder used his blazing speed and smart baserunning to his advantage to manufacture both of Miami’s runs in its series opener against the Mets.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
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His return was set to be a boon for a clubhouse in which he is beloved and a lineup starved for his energy.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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The revenues from the $1,500 permits have been a boon for Rwanda, but have also pushed travelers into less expensive, more permissive markets such as Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.—
Adam Erace,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Every apartment needs personal touches to keep it from feeling overly staged, and these Quince Shagreen Picture Frames helped add that warmth while still looking incredibly chic.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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Huawei’s Mate 60 smartphone, launched in 2023, included 5G connectivity powered by an advanced chip that helped the company regain market share from Apple.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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Sokoloff worked as a grade school teacher before becoming an asset manager for Hackman Capital Partners, a large real-estate company.—
Rafael Perez,
Daily News,
28 May 2026
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The Jets don’t have a ton of young talent up through their system, so some of Buffalo’s assets would definitely be of interest.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The fact that the centennials of jazz legends Miles Davis and John Coltrane fall on the same year creates both a blessing and a headache for jazz programmers planning a tribute concert to the two American icons.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Perhaps, then, the back spasms that befell him on May 23 were a blessing.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Verb
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For this is a bright light to which all should avail themselves at least once.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026
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Kimbrel availed himself to anyone who wanted to talk.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2026
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Captives, gift giving, and diplomacy could help remedy a killing that was seen as an act against a community, not just an individual.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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And that's just part of recognizing the gift of each day.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Stuart is aided in this quest by his girlfriend Denise (Lauren Lapkus), geologist friend Bert (Brian Posehn) and quantum physicist/all-around pain in the ass Barry Kripke (John Ross Bowie).—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
25 May 2026
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But this would require a more discriminating choice of clients, to avoid aiding wars like Saudi Arabia’s brutal campaign in Yemen or Israel’s mass slaughter in Gaza.—
William Hartung,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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“Benefit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefit. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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