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
Johanna Neuman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Consistent intake in the right dose is what delivers the therapeutic benefits often highlighted in studies.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 17 Feb. 2026
Sarah Bradley, Health, 16 Feb. 2026
This is a refundable tax credit designed to benefit low- to moderate-income workers and families.
—Adam Palasciano, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
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Noun
In dramatizing the moment to his own benefit, Jackson provoked hostility from King’s widow and others in the movement’s leadership that lasted decades.
—Johanna Neuman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Consistent intake in the right dose is what delivers the therapeutic benefits often highlighted in studies.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
It’s also been shown to benefit your heart, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 16 Feb. 2026
This is a refundable tax credit designed to benefit low- to moderate-income workers and families.
—Adam Palasciano, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefit
Noun
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Ebba Andersson tumbled and snapped the ski binding in the second leg, giving Norway the advantage on a day where warm weather caused slushy corners that created havoc in the early stages.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The main challenge is ensuring redistricting is fair, transparent, and based on accurate population data—not drawn to protect incumbents or maximize partisan advantage.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The music on the KUXL airwaves was a boon to the Minneapolis R&B scene.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
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At Ereks-Blue Matters, a circular garment manufacturer in Istanbul that counts Fiorucci and Wrangler among clients, the new reporting requirements have been a boon and a bane.—
Tara Donaldson,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The service From the restaurant to the concierge team, the staff is friendly, welcoming, and always willing to help.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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Kody Pokraka erupted for a hat trick and two assists, pairing with a goal and two assists from Gavin Powderly to help Falmouth top Arlington Catholic, 7-4, in a Buddy Ferreira Classic consolation matchup.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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Sandy now serves as minister of works and public assets.—
ED DAVEY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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In 1991, Epstein obtained power of attorney from Wexner, which enabled him to buy and sell assets on Wexner’s behalf.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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English considers that mindset both a blessing and a curse, maybe even something that occasionally holds Yuran back.—
Noah Poser,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Every night at dusk, locals and travelers gather for the Ganga Aarti, a sunset ceremony to honor the river and its many blessings.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Only one other angler availed himself of the river's delights Thursday.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps some of his future guests will come armed with hotter takes, or juicier gossip, to avail the show’s relaxed host in his smoky garage.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2026
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There is a lot of cleansing, mentally and physically, preparing floral arrangements for home and gifts.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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The day usually involves special morning prayers, charity, special meals, family visits, gifts and more.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Over the past five years, the agency has awarded more than $500 million to aid the development of commercial outposts in LEO.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Nancy Guthrie, whose health her family has described as fragile, was allegedly kidnapped earlier this month in a case that has now captured the nation's attention and brought federal law enforcement to Arizona to aid local police in a desperate search for her abductor.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Benefit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefit. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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