benefited

variants also benefitted
past tense of benefit
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 Carolina’s offense also benefited from the return of right tackle Taylor Moton, who missed the season’s first four games due to multiple blood clots. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2026 Stevens, one of Israel's staunchest supporters in Congress, benefited from roughly $30 million in spending by groups affiliated with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, or AIPAC. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 In addition, its insurance operations have benefited from a quiet hurricane season so far. — Alex Crippen, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026 And history shows us that successful technology transitions benefited from ecosystem coaches who helped shape them. — Bob Pearson, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Joel acknowledged that changes in film distribution had also benefited independent filmmakers like themselves. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 Cucinelli benefited from some key projects, such as the recent relocations of flagships in Paris, on Rue Saint-Honoré, and in Los Angeles, on Rodeo Drive, as well as the expansion of Bond Street in London. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 But there was chaos in the college football world overall, and Miami benefited from it. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026 In recent years, business has also benefited from factors outside the company’s control, like a country music resurgence boosting the sale of acoustic guitars and Taylor Swift inspiring more young women to take up the instrument. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
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  • His remarks came after Tan highlighted Singapore's reputation as a safe haven, which has helped attract capital and support the local currency, while acknowledging that the city-state remains a relatively expensive place to do business.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Caplan said that Weiss’s consistent internal communication on his action plan—addressing nine areas, including facilities, visitor experience, technology, and security—has already helped with morale.
    — Hilarie M. Sheets, ARTnews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
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  • But the defense was also aided by the excellence of transfer punter John Hoyet Chance.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026
  • It's aided by an active suspension system that lowers the car.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026

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“Benefited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefited. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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