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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
James Powel, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
The benefits halted for 42 million Americans.
—ABC News, 2 Nov. 2025
Maggie Downs, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
There are two possible reasons women may benefit more from physical activity than men, according to the study authors.
—Dr. Cyrus Mowdawalla, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Massachusetts Federal District Judge Indira Talwani ruled against that argument, saying that the government has the option to provide reduced benefits with the contingency funds or shift other discretionary funds to cover the shortfall.
—James Powel, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
The benefits halted for 42 million Americans.
—ABC News, 2 Nov. 2025
Verb
But Buellton benefits from ocean breezes through the Transverse Ranges, giving the town a near-Mediterranean climate.
—Maggie Downs, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
There are two possible reasons women may benefit more from physical activity than men, according to the study authors.
—Dr. Cyrus Mowdawalla, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefit
Noun
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Real Madrid chief Florentino Perez was dead against the idea, with his club arguing that breaking the traditional home and away format adulterated the competition, while also expressing concern over participating teams gaining a financial advantage.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Legalized betting has certain security advantages in that unusual betting patterns — such as large bets being placed on a random player’s performance — can be immediately flagged.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Having 4/5 of the offensive line healthy for an entire game would be a boon.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
1 Nov. 2025
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For anyone with dietary restrictions or allergies, this is a boon.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Drinkwitz has helped the Tigers get talented players and stay in contention, but Mizzou will always have a difficult path in the SEC.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Air Force's largest military cargo aircraft was used to lift an amphibious screw tractor to the site to help with ice removal.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, a business is dissolved and its assets are sold to pay off creditors.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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The deal was followed by Marzotto spinning off its fashion assets, including Valentino and Hugo Boss, into a new group called Valentino Fashion Group in 2005.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Her presence was a profound blessing for our entire community and her spirit abides in thousands of lives.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Goat Cheese & Caramelized Onion Ravioli These almost remind me more of pierogies than ravioli, and what a blessing that is.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Extreme and specific in its intent, the 458 Speciale begged the question as to whether most drivers could avail themselves of its capabilities.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
28 Oct. 2025
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Better yet, Target shoppers were able to avail themselves of convenience service such as same-day delivery through Shipt.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Some gifts come wrapped in ribbon or a bow, but for Pam Brodsky, the latest birthday present from her son included Champagne, mimosas, and hot towels.—
Chris Dong,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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Urban was moved to tears by a birthday gift that carried a message of hope and healing.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The new album’s first-week sales were aided by its availability across five vinyl variants (including one signed), two CD iterations (one of them signed), alongside a standard digital download album.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
2 Nov. 2025
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He was put on another inhibitor, this time a MEK inhibitor, to aid in tumor shrinkage.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Benefit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefit. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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