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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
President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, who has been accused of widespread corruption and authoritarianism in his four-decade rule, comes from Mongomo and the city has benefited from government investment and infrastructure, even though no official institutions are located here.
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Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The Sudanese paramilitary group also benefited from an airbase in Kufra and other facilities that were used as transit points for Colombian fighters and as sites for the modification of vehicles imported through Libya, the experts found.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
The Huskies then benefited from three errors to score three runs off sophomore reliever Lucas Wallace before senior Ryan Gervase pitched two scoreless innings to get the win.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The key thing was hiring out members that would complement the existing talent, then creating new processes that benefited the team rather than scare them away.
—Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
Government figures say more than 8,000 people have benefited from the amnesty so far, most of whom were already subject to some form of restricted freedom rather than full imprisonment.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
The sleek staging, highlighted by a moving lighting beam that ran the length of the catwalk and three overhead video screens that faced each side of the arena, benefited from frequently frantic lights that added more drama to Welch’s story songs.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Cora feels Wong has benefited from having Narváez on the team, despite losing playing time to him.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Conversely, people who were relatively inactive also benefited from adding just a little bit of higher-intensity exercise to their daily routines.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The Sudanese paramilitary group also benefited from an airbase in Kufra and other facilities that were used as transit points for Colombian fighters and as sites for the modification of vehicles imported through Libya, the experts found.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
The Huskies then benefited from three errors to score three runs off sophomore reliever Lucas Wallace before senior Ryan Gervase pitched two scoreless innings to get the win.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The key thing was hiring out members that would complement the existing talent, then creating new processes that benefited the team rather than scare them away.
—Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
Government figures say more than 8,000 people have benefited from the amnesty so far, most of whom were already subject to some form of restricted freedom rather than full imprisonment.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
The sleek staging, highlighted by a moving lighting beam that ran the length of the catwalk and three overhead video screens that faced each side of the arena, benefited from frequently frantic lights that added more drama to Welch’s story songs.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Cora feels Wong has benefited from having Narváez on the team, despite losing playing time to him.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Conversely, people who were relatively inactive also benefited from adding just a little bit of higher-intensity exercise to their daily routines.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefited
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The defense and offense working as a team helped.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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The financial cleanup that Zaslav’s team imposed helped make the studio attractive to high-caliber bidders like Netflix, Paramount Skydance and Comcast.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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The adventure operator is known for its strong research and education focus, aided by a team of naturalists, cultural experts, and environmental scientists who lead sessions for passengers on board and ashore.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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But despite the severity of the disruption, gulf tourism markets have rebounded quickly after recent shocks — whether financial crisis, pandemic, or regional tensions — often aided by aggressive pricing, marketing campaigns, and infrastructure readiness.—
Trevor Laurence Jockims,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Benefited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefited. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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