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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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Recent Examples of benefit
Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
The governor has now joined citizens in questioning the benefit of MPRP to Maryland.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 20 Dec. 2024
Sheeka Sanahori, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2024
Proceeds will benefit the Big Tex Scholarship Program.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Dec. 2024
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The benefits of Dry January One exciting thing about participating in Dry January is that the benefits might extend far beyond the 30-day mark.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
The governor has now joined citizens in questioning the benefit of MPRP to Maryland.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
During the holidays, local architects and engineering firms design epic gingerbread houses, as hotel visitors vote on their favorites to benefit a children's charity.
—Sheeka Sanahori, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2024
Proceeds will benefit the Big Tex Scholarship Program.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefit
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took advantage in December 2019, while Ten Hag got the better of the eventual treble winners in January 2023, who at that point were struggling to get up to speed after the Qatar World Cup.Sam Lee, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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However, researching, analyzing your current workforce, implementing a singular strategy, filling in the gaps and using technology to your advantage are good ways to start reimagining the structure of your workforce.Virginia Poly, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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This was a boon not only for our economy and national security, but also for our fight against climate change.Arlene Blum, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Given the playoff implications, the Broncos’ victory was a boon for Sean Payton and Co. and a nightmarish outcome for Indy on a day when Taylor’s fumble impacted the Colts (and fantasy football managers) in a major way.Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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The premium tax credit is a refundable credit that helps eligible individuals and families cover the premiums for their ACA health insurance.Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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He was so well regarded after helping Canada dodge the worst of the global economic crisis that the U.K. named him the first foreigner to serve as governor of the Bank of England since it was founded in 1694.Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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There are four broad categories of global Chinese infrastructure that would need to be addressed in a war environment: military assets, intelligence capabilities, geographic terrain features and war-enabling economic capabilities.Daniel R. Green, Baltimore Sun, 15 Dec. 2024
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Inflation concerns are renewing interest in private equity and real assets.Francois Botha, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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His column focuses on the blessings and burdens of advancing age — and how some folks are challenging the stigma associated with older adults.Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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For this accidental genetic blessing, Hudnal was awarded $50, flowers, and a tiny monkey statue in honor of Patel's recent feature film directorial debut, Monkey Man.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Clients interested in ongoing pest management can avail themselves of the company’s Gold Package, which includes year-round monitoring and treatment.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Fewer still have availed themselves of the unique opportunity that twin studies offer to reduce the influence of genetic and environmental confounding variables.New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2024
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Holiday gift ideas and advice If your kid wants skin-care gifts for the holidays, here are some risks to consider.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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Halftime surprise During the break in action, the Magic surprised a local family with a variety of gifts, including a 2025 Kia Sorento X-Line vehicle, a 65-inch TV, $15,000, tickets to Disney and much more.Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
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The lawyer's tenure as a public servant—specifically at the Manhattan District Attorney's Office—will likely aid in her defense of Mangione.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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This likely aids in hunting and finding their way around under the ice.Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Benefit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefit. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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