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also benefitted
as in helped
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 benefited
Talarico also benefited from a late surge of money and attention.
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Nik Popli, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
Sheets’ 6-point win benefitted from hundreds of thousands in advertising paid for by Abbott, Cross said.
—Karen Brooks Harper
austin Bureau, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
Though most voters cast votes for other candidates, McFadden benefited from votes against him being split among his three challengers.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
Insurance companies have also benefited from an antitrust carve‑out.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Shares of the high-flying chipmaker rallied more than 49% in 2025 — and more than 107% the year prior — as the company has benefited from demand for its custom AI accelerator chips, or ASICs.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
Before the war, Dubai’s stock market had risen to the highest level since 2006, as the emirate’s economy and real estate market benefited from an ability to attract everyone from the super-rich to blue-collar workers.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Christopher Cann Kristi Noem is increasingly facing scrutiny over a nine figure ad contract that benefited a Republican consulting firm with longstanding ties to Noem and others at the Department of Homeland Security.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Iggy also benefited from the protein-rich meal plan.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
Nik Popli, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
Sheets’ 6-point win benefitted from hundreds of thousands in advertising paid for by Abbott, Cross said.
—Karen Brooks Harper
austin Bureau, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
Though most voters cast votes for other candidates, McFadden benefited from votes against him being split among his three challengers.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
Insurance companies have also benefited from an antitrust carve‑out.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Shares of the high-flying chipmaker rallied more than 49% in 2025 — and more than 107% the year prior — as the company has benefited from demand for its custom AI accelerator chips, or ASICs.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
Before the war, Dubai’s stock market had risen to the highest level since 2006, as the emirate’s economy and real estate market benefited from an ability to attract everyone from the super-rich to blue-collar workers.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Christopher Cann Kristi Noem is increasingly facing scrutiny over a nine figure ad contract that benefited a Republican consulting firm with longstanding ties to Noem and others at the Department of Homeland Security.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Iggy also benefited from the protein-rich meal plan.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefited
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Holt — a former USL league president who helped Sacramento join as an expansion team in 2014 — is replacing Todd Dunivant, who was hired to be the sporting director for Major League Soccer club New York City FC in December.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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In addition to seeing stronger hair over time, she’s noticed that adding this formula to her regimen has helped improve her energy levels and balance her hormone levels.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
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Burger’s homer to right field may have been aided by the steady wind, but, regardless of the result, the process was solid.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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His company has aided rebuilding efforts after other wildfires across the state, including Napa Valley and Sonoma after the Tubbs fire in 2017, and Malibu and Agoura Hills after the Woolsey fire in 2018.—
Amancai Biraben,
Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Benefited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefited. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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