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
Frieda Klotz, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
Root vegetables Not all root vegetables have the same nutritional benefits.
—Dr. Steven Gundry, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
Ryan Hass, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
And military recruitment, perhaps Hegseth's single most important Day One priority, has already greatly benefited.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The researchers had to conclude that the surgery’s benefits were not statistically significant.
—Frieda Klotz, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
Root vegetables Not all root vegetables have the same nutritional benefits.
—Dr. Steven Gundry, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
Both sides would certainly benefit from finding agreement.
—Ryan Hass, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
And military recruitment, perhaps Hegseth's single most important Day One priority, has already greatly benefited.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefit
Noun
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Even as Liverpool have spluttered and stuttered, Mikel Arteta’s side have doggedly refused to take advantage, declining to ignite the thing as a contest.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Atlanta took advantage, with Trae Young driving for a layup to tie the score at 106 with 1.3 seconds remaining and force overtime.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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Particularly in Southern California, home to the nation’s two largest ports, goods exchange with China — subject to the steepest of Trump’s tariff hikes — is a boon to local industry.—
Malia Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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The endorsement was a boon to Mr. Cuomo, 67, and a blow to his rivals.—
Nicholas Fandos,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This helps put big companies and small companies on a level playing field.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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In the face of the Cavs’ potent three-guard attack of Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Ty Jerome, Herro needed more reps on the ball to help Miami’s offense keep up.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And, essentially, Donald Trump is giving away intellectual assets.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2025
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Hunter’s iffy contract into multiple draft assets from Cleveland.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Vatican: Pope hopes to deliver blessing on Easter Pope Francis made a short and unannounced visit Saturday to St. Peter's Basilica to pray before this evening's Easter vigil and greet some of the faithful present.—
Phoebe Natanson,
ABC News,
19 Apr. 2025
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In theory someone else could read the speech while Francis could impart the blessing.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This Kafkaesque saga began late Friday, when President Donald Trump quietly signed an order availing himself of a wartime authority to carry out the mass deportations.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
17 Mar. 2025
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The offer is valid only on the new flavors and purchases between March 11 and March 20 and customers have until March 23 to avail the deal, according to the rules on the website.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Absent legislative action, the estate and gift tax exemption will revert to approximately $7 million per person in 2026 (down from nearly $14 million in 2025).—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Officials cannot use funds to contribute to or support nonprofit organizations, for political activities or gifts of public funds.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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To help aid this process, Chelsea Women are now operating independently from the men’s team and appointed Aki Mandhar, formerly of The Athletic, as their first-ever dedicated CEO.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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In the wake of that visit, Van Hollen pressed for improved access for humanitarian organizations trying to aid Palestinians.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Benefit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefit. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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