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
Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
Doing so would cause long delays, because the systems set up to distribute benefits would need to be overhauled to release a smaller amount.
—Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Veronique Greenwood, Time, 10 Nov. 2025
Although auctions are a ubiquitous form of fundraising that vary in effectiveness depending on what’s crossing the block and who benefits, philanthropic bidding will be in overdrive at a single-lot event in Las Vegas on November 21.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2025
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Noun
The impasse that has lasted 39 days is taking an increasing toll on the country as federal workers go unpaid, airlines cancel flights and SNAP benefits have been delayed for millions of Americans.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
Doing so would cause long delays, because the systems set up to distribute benefits would need to be overhauled to release a smaller amount.
—Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Verb
Studies have shown, too, that blind people whose natural melatonin cycles get out of whack, leaving them with a form of constant jet lag, can benefit from supplementation.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 10 Nov. 2025
Although auctions are a ubiquitous form of fundraising that vary in effectiveness depending on what’s crossing the block and who benefits, philanthropic bidding will be in overdrive at a single-lot event in Las Vegas on November 21.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefit
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The work accomplished at Silent Swarm 2025, along with technology such as the TEEMS device, illustrates how the company is architecting the advantage for today’s performance and tomorrow’s success along the tactical edge.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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Through two periods, Carolina had a 25-11 advantage in shots on goal.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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While many states have sought to attract data centers as an economic boon, legislatures and utility commissions were also flooded with proposals to try to protect regular ratepayers from paying to connect data centers to the grid.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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While there’s not a ton of research out there, what little there is seems to show that bovine colostrum can provide similar benefits, which can be a boon to those seeking alternatives to or supplements for breast milk out of preference or necessity.—
Audrey Bruno,
SELF,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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For example, Smith said, in a major city during a holiday weekend, Prepared’s technology helped reduce the number of emergency calls operators had to handle by by 33% because AI was able to deal with non-critical calls like noise complaints.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Han says the funds raised through the Hong Kong listing will help the robotaxi firm continue to spend on R&D and deployment.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Apollo Sports Capital, an asset management company, will become the Spanish club's majority shareholder early next year, Atletico announced on Monday.—
NPR,
NPR,
12 Nov. 2025
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Ukraine is also likely to home in on Russia's military facilities vital for propping up aerospace manufacturing as part of its strike campaign on high-value Russian assets, the analysts will say.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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The women’s mentor, Dina Standish (Close), gives them her blessing.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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The blessing of that guy — who has taken on some pretty impossible odds and pulled them off — was absolutely incredible.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The informal meeting represents the first layer in the appeals process the district is entitled to avail itself of, Lecholop said.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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As with every year, participants will also be welcomed to avail of meaningful mentorships and support from the CFDA, Vogue, and the wider fashion community.—
Freya Drohan,
Vogue,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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From a gift of Elizabeth Taylor’s ring, bestowed on Allura, by her cheating younger husband, to $40 million worth of trinkets that Liberty helps salvage from her Upper East Side client wanting a divorce.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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For small businesses, simplicity wins—a clear offer like ‘buy one, gift one’ or a free consult lowers the barrier for first-time buyers and gives them a reason to pick you over a big-box store.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The album’s first-week sales were aided by its availability across six vinyl variants (including one signed), four CD variants (one signed) and a standard digital download album (all with the same tracklist).—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
9 Nov. 2025
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Spirits Spirits are disembodied beings who are occasionally called upon to aid specific humans (usually witches), but can sometimes become harmful.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Benefit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefit. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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