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someone who inherits something when someone dies
He named his only child as the beneficiary on his life insurance policy.
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Recent Examples of beneficiaries
The amount beneficiaries receive varies based on several factors, including the number of people filing.
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Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 7 Feb. 2026
If the Patriots' defensive front can get pressure on Sam Darnold, then Gonzalez — or Marcus Jones, Jaylinn Hawkins, Craig Woodson, among others — could be beneficiaries against a quarterback who has a reputation for throwing picks while under pressure.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Nvidia, whose chips are considered the gold standard for AI, is one of the major beneficiaries of that spending.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
Adding to investor unease, even companies long seen as the prime beneficiaries of the AI boom are showing signs of fatigue.
—Brody Ford, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Medicare is the bedrock of retirement security in this country, and a majority of beneficiaries rely on MA.
—Donna Shalala, STAT, 5 Feb. 2026
White women, particularly small business owners, have been the single greatest beneficiaries.
—Rosalind Osgood, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
The largest stake of roughly 24% is held by the Peter Seidler Trust, with Sheel and her three children the beneficiaries.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Most arrive quickly because 99% of beneficiaries are paid electronically.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 7 Feb. 2026
If the Patriots' defensive front can get pressure on Sam Darnold, then Gonzalez — or Marcus Jones, Jaylinn Hawkins, Craig Woodson, among others — could be beneficiaries against a quarterback who has a reputation for throwing picks while under pressure.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Nvidia, whose chips are considered the gold standard for AI, is one of the major beneficiaries of that spending.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
Adding to investor unease, even companies long seen as the prime beneficiaries of the AI boom are showing signs of fatigue.
—Brody Ford, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Medicare is the bedrock of retirement security in this country, and a majority of beneficiaries rely on MA.
—Donna Shalala, STAT, 5 Feb. 2026
White women, particularly small business owners, have been the single greatest beneficiaries.
—Rosalind Osgood, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
The largest stake of roughly 24% is held by the Peter Seidler Trust, with Sheel and her three children the beneficiaries.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Most arrive quickly because 99% of beneficiaries are paid electronically.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beneficiaries
Noun
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Payments for each device are capped at $20, but claimants may receive less depending on the total number of claims submitted.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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Because of the spike in claims, the Ohio Division of Unclaimed Funds is asking claimants to allow up to 120 days for the state to review a claim, but some may take even longer.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As wealth transitions from founders to heirs, exposure often increases rather than decreases.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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The heirs of Texas oil pioneer Hugh Roy Cullen own about 800,000 surface acres, but their real source of weath and power lies underground.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Beneficiaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beneficiaries. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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