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
CBS News, 20 Mar. 2025
Since the checks stopped coming in last month, the former employee said it's been difficult living on unemployment benefits.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2025
Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 20 Mar. 2025
These funds support grants, loans and services that benefit students from elementary to postsecondary education.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The agency distributes roughly $1.6 trillion in old-age and disability benefits annually.
—CBS News, 20 Mar. 2025
Since the checks stopped coming in last month, the former employee said it's been difficult living on unemployment benefits.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
And this attitude doesn’t just benefit you, but your community as well.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 20 Mar. 2025
These funds support grants, loans and services that benefit students from elementary to postsecondary education.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefit
Noun
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The Pacers have won five in a row, leapfrogging both the Milwaukee Bucks and Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference for the No. 4 seed and home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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Cybercriminals understand this mindset and take full advantage of it.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Analyst Andrew Boone noted that Duolingo’s Max subscriptions could be a boon for the stock moving forward, and also cited an attractive valuation as a bullish catalyst.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2025
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Given the growing strength of Netflix and Amazon in Germany, the law could be a boon to German producers.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Federal programs enacted during the Biden Administration, like the Inflation Reduction Act, have helped boost the country’s advanced manufacturing footprint.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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For example, whenever one of the kids had a spelling bee, everyone in the car would help recite the words.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In January, it was reported ITV was in early stage talks with All3Media’s parent, RedBird IMI, about merging their production assets.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2025
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His ability to affect the game higher up the pitch is an attractive asset for Spurs, who have struggled recently with creativity from midfield.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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The tour through Rome's historic center came after Francis made his first appearance in five weeks to give a thumbs-up and brief blessing from a hospital balcony.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
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Avoiding the quarterback position at the top of this year's draft could also turn out to be a blessing in disguise, as there are seemingly two stand-out prospects at other positions, in Travis Hunter and Abdul Carter.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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No, Trump is simply availing himself of the vast federal apparatus created by liberals on the assumption that an ever-more powerful and extensive federal government was synonymous with righteousness.—
Rich Lowry,
National Review,
27 Mar. 2025
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Leaving a potential spouse and possible children unable to avail themselves of possible base housing could prevent a parent's ability to assist in raising their child, which could seriously affect children, since children historically do better with both parents in their lives.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Even with its luxury focus, Laura Lendrum, CEO of Printemps America, said the store mixes in more approachable items for tourists or aspirational shoppers who may stop by for a cup of coffee or browse for a $50 gift.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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For example, payments made through a third-party network for a birthday or holiday or wedding gifts; for sharing the cost of a car ride or meal; or for paying a family member or roommate for a household bill aren’t taxable.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Ivey’s coaching staff also casts a web of support to protect her from outside noise and aid her vision for the team’s present and future.—
Sharí Nycole,
Essence,
26 Mar. 2025
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They have been aided by the present attorney general and the past one.—
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arkansasonline.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Benefit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefit. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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