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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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
Brianna Abbott, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
In some cases, these workers fell below the threshold of hours needed to qualify for health benefits.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Rudy Lu, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2026
These land-use policies are presented with the veneer of equity, but higher land values primarily benefit those who already own property.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Older, lipid-lowering drugs called fenofibrate and niacin didn’t provide enough benefit.
—Brianna Abbott, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
In some cases, these workers fell below the threshold of hours needed to qualify for health benefits.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
As the oil and gas crisis set off by the war in Iran drives governments to accelerate their transitions to renewable energy, one country above all stands to benefit.
—Rudy Lu, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2026
These land-use policies are presented with the veneer of equity, but higher land values primarily benefit those who already own property.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefit
Noun
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Mullins banked in a 3-pointer in the final minute to counter a small run from the Illini and send the Huskies into the break with a 37-29 advantage.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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Leading 46-44 a few minutes into the fourth quarter, South Carolina scored five straight points, capped by Makeer’s 3-pointer to extend the advantage to seven.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Trump’s recent threats will further encourage Canada and the European member states in their efforts to rely less on the US for security – a shift that is a boon to their own domestic defence industries.—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
7 Apr. 2026
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The low sale price may reflect troubled times for the local economy, but the nonprofit’s leaders want to turn it into a boon for local public school educators, who will be offered first dibs to rent the apartments there at affordable rates.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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To help keep a lid on prices at the pump, the Environmental Protection Agency recently waived the summertime cap on the amount of ethanol blended into gasoline.—
E.J. Antoni,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Kansas City Star has created a voter guide to help readers understand who everyone is on the KC-area ballot.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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Peterson’s tactical approach steeped in reshaping the Hornets by emphasizing player health and development, a team-first culture and the importance of acquiring assets springboarded the Hornets into the national conversation again.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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The second would prohibit courts from awarding abusers alimony, spousal support or a share of marital assets in divorces.—
Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Just how blessings work, the reviews are raving of blessings & miracles from this dish.—
Jenny Rosenstrach,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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Thankfully, the kind of chemo my doctors recommended for my triple-negative breast cancer was fine to have during pregnancy, which was a blessing.—
Allie Kubik,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Fewer and fewer availed themselves.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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The best keys are the suites with terraces, offering ample lounging space whenever a rain-free London day avails.—
Travis Levius,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2026
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The defendant had just delivered a box of Barbies to the family’s Wise County home — Barbies that Athena’s stepmother had ordered as a Christmas gift for the 7-year-old.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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Other gifts included a traditional Bedouin tent and tables, cushions and carpets that Epstein later set up on his island.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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With the infield playing in, second baseman Nico Hoerner threw out CJ Kayfus, running from third on contact, at home aided by a stellar catch and tag by Amaya.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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Frank’s aided by his remote connection to Tom, his handler, who keeps him on track.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Benefit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefit. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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