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as in advantages
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 blessings
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 helps
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 benefits
Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Most of the benefits from larger tax cuts have already been exhausted, Zandi said.
—Alex Harring,deena Zaidi, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Social Security – benefits paid mostly to recipients who are older or retired – typically go out on Wednesdays.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Persistent high interest rates also present a challenge since electrification benefits play out over time and high interest rates can spook companies concerned about short-term returns (or even survival).
—Justin Worland, Time, 29 May 2026
The formula is enriched with peptides for a touch of nourishing skin care benefits.
—Jenny Berg, Glamour, 29 May 2026
Adler hopes that will change, as lawmakers - and their constituents - see the benefits to replacing old equipment.
—Miles Parks, NPR, 29 May 2026
When women enter cybersecurity, the field benefits.
—Tarika Barrett, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Social Security’s solvency problems are not a good reason to claim benefits early.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Importing higher-paying—and oftentimes higher-achieving—students benefits a school during boom times, when universities have seemingly infinite choice among applicants.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 19 May 2026
Good Zucchini Companion Plants Beans and peas are legumes that release nitrogen to the soil, which benefits zucchini plants.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 19 May 2026
The evening, where Sofia Carson is set to receive the Global Gift Women Empowerment Award, benefits the Global Gift Foundation, which supports vulnerable children, women and families in need, per the event’s website.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
This cake actually benefits from an overnight rest in the fridge.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
The Warner Theatre hosts the distillery for VIP Room events and fundraisers, and A Tasteful Event, which benefits the FISH food pantry and shelter in Torrington, features food by local restaurants and vendors, including the Litchfield Distillery.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
Opponents of the cuts said closing the Winters benefits office would disproportionately affect low-income residents, particularly those struggling to meet increasingly complex eligibility requirements.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
Filming in Chicago also benefits from the diversity of neighborhoods, architecture and layers of history, with an ability to satisfy most genres.
—Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 15 May 2026
Noun
The money can help cover medical costs, mental health treatment, lost wages, funeral expenses and more — up to $70,000 in lifetime benefits.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Most of the benefits from larger tax cuts have already been exhausted, Zandi said.
—Alex Harring,deena Zaidi, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Social Security – benefits paid mostly to recipients who are older or retired – typically go out on Wednesdays.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Persistent high interest rates also present a challenge since electrification benefits play out over time and high interest rates can spook companies concerned about short-term returns (or even survival).
—Justin Worland, Time, 29 May 2026
The formula is enriched with peptides for a touch of nourishing skin care benefits.
—Jenny Berg, Glamour, 29 May 2026
Adler hopes that will change, as lawmakers - and their constituents - see the benefits to replacing old equipment.
—Miles Parks, NPR, 29 May 2026
When women enter cybersecurity, the field benefits.
—Tarika Barrett, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Social Security’s solvency problems are not a good reason to claim benefits early.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Verb
The numbers and the probabilities say that for most people the best strategy is to delay claiming Social Security benefits for as long as possible.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Importing higher-paying—and oftentimes higher-achieving—students benefits a school during boom times, when universities have seemingly infinite choice among applicants.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 19 May 2026
Good Zucchini Companion Plants Beans and peas are legumes that release nitrogen to the soil, which benefits zucchini plants.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 19 May 2026
The evening, where Sofia Carson is set to receive the Global Gift Women Empowerment Award, benefits the Global Gift Foundation, which supports vulnerable children, women and families in need, per the event’s website.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
This cake actually benefits from an overnight rest in the fridge.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
The Warner Theatre hosts the distillery for VIP Room events and fundraisers, and A Tasteful Event, which benefits the FISH food pantry and shelter in Torrington, features food by local restaurants and vendors, including the Litchfield Distillery.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
Opponents of the cuts said closing the Winters benefits office would disproportionately affect low-income residents, particularly those struggling to meet increasingly complex eligibility requirements.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
Filming in Chicago also benefits from the diversity of neighborhoods, architecture and layers of history, with an ability to satisfy most genres.
—Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefits
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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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All of which suggests that Ukraine’s technology, innovation, and cost advantages are durable.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
23 May 2026
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One of the great blessings of our Revolution was when citizens saw that the Articles of Confederation didn’t work, people began to participate in a conversation about a Constitution.—
KEN BURNS,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
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The vessels themselves are inspired by the Catholic ritual of Olea Sancta (Holy Oils), the three sacred oils used in sacraments and blessings and consecrated during the annual Chrism Mass in Holy Week.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Still, Radley London was generating cash and delivering positive earnings, which helps explain why Gordon Brothers was interested in the IP.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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Here’s what forever chemicals are, how to check your local water quality and what experts say actually helps reduce exposure.—
Ryan Brennan
May 27,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
Noun
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As part of the investigation into a decades-long drug-trafficking money trail linked, authorities arrested three people and ordered the seizure of assets, companies and financial holdings worth more than 200 million euros.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Buyers are treating properties not just as lifestyle assets, but as long‑term investments that must withstand environmental volatility.—
Cyril PETIT,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Programs like this are massive boons to parents who are often stranded without pediatric advice in between their hospital visits.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Today’s space industry, too, offers many economic boons, with companies such as SpaceX and Blue Origin employing thousands.—
Anastasia Klimchynskaya,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After the league’s commercial backers have called dibs, the postseason avails begin trading in the upfront; whatever’s left is sold in scatter, and nearly always at a premium over the prices set in the spring bazaar.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The best keys are the suites with terraces, offering ample lounging space whenever a rain-free London day avails.—
Travis Levius,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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France, Germany, Australia, Spain, and the UK have each stood up dedicated funds, some with bonuses specifically for American applicants.—
Shalin Jyotishi,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Paz has offered bonuses to teachers and reached agreements with some protesting miners.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Some fruits and vegetables are so special they’re treated like rare seasonal gifts, including figs from trees grown from cuttings brought from Greece by Grow + Gather’s founder, George Gastis, passed down through generations of his family.—
Sara Rosenthal,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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His final Cup Series season would have been a true farewell tour — a last chance at his elusive Daytona 500, last visit to each racetrack as a Cup driver, gifts from each racetrack and tributes such as grandstands named in his honor.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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“Benefits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefits. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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