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
Jennifer Borrasso, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
As conflict continues to destabilise the Middle East, the Gulf States elite are seeking solace in European alternatives that offer comparable financial benefits with a far lower risk of war on the doorstep.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 21 Apr. 2026
Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
One hundred percent of proceeds will benefit the Hawks Foundation.
—Jamal Goss, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The plaintiffs also allege the council agreed to implement an act allowing officers to reach 25 years of service sooner and retire with full benefits in exchange for the police advisory board agreeing to a 12-hour shift trial period of one year.
—Jennifer Borrasso, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
As conflict continues to destabilise the Middle East, the Gulf States elite are seeking solace in European alternatives that offer comparable financial benefits with a far lower risk of war on the doorstep.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
The white paper explains that the brands that benefit the most from sourcing in the region invest in building strong, medium to long-term partnerships with suppliers.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
One hundred percent of proceeds will benefit the Hawks Foundation.
—Jamal Goss, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefit
Noun
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Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz has proved its biggest strategic advantage in the war.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Penguins opted to sit Crosby and several other regulars after clinching a playoff berth for the first time since the 2021-22 season and home ice advantage throughout the first round.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Through the years, the NFL has been a boon for the rags-to-riches tale.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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The acquisition is a boon for the small startup, which has subsisted on $60 million over the last five years and previously struggled to stay afloat.—
Allison DeAngelis,
STAT,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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One of my neighbors called 911 and helped with the first CPR attempts.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Lawlor’s account helps explain why this contempt is so corrosive.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The one-time asset sale flipped Newcastle from a nine-figure loss to a $58 million gain.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Those Warner assets will turn Ellison, the son of Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison, into one of the world’s most powerful media moguls.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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Drivers heading back to their villages along coastal highways cheered each other, flashed victory signs and exchanged blessings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Maybe this is all a blessing in disguise.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Tardy filers can usually avail themselves of an extension, but it must be submitted before the end of the day on Wednesday.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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That figure has dwindled to around 3 percent as fewer candidates avail themselves of the money and Congress raids the fund for other things.—
Adam Lashinsky,
Washington Post,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Guests were given a complimentary tote bag full of gifts inspired by the movie—including a TreSemme workable hair spray, Devil Wears Prada branded Diet Coke, and a copy of the fictional Runway magazine, with Blunt’s Emily Charlton on the cover.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
21 Apr. 2026
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Our brother-in-law is, of course, invited to the brunch, along with our dad; he would just not be included in the gift of putting on the event.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Liman’s decision dropped Lively’s claims of harassment, defamation and conspiracy, meaning the trial will now center on alleged breach of contract and retaliation by Wayfarer and aiding and abetting retaliation by the PR firm working for Baldoni.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Apr. 2026
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While the sales increases in some cases were aided by tax incentives and new emissions rules, the figures point to how global fleets are rapidly electrifying in response to the war in Iran.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Benefit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefit. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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