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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
Schmid, a 5-foot-6 midfielder who plays for Werder Bremen in Germany’s Bundesliga, benefited from precision passing and ultimately Xavier Schlager’s assist for the 1-0 lead at the 20-minute mark.
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Cam Inman, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
Wahhh’s career coincided with, and has benefited from, tattoos moving from society’s fringes (military vets, bikers, ex-convicts, gangbangers) into the mainstream and onto the bodies of school teachers, dentists, and maybe the person sitting next to you.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
About half a mile from the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill, The Black Taxi has greatly benefited from the tournament's arrival.
—Dan Snyder, CBS News, 17 June 2026
During the presentation, Stein said the consistent use of Bank of America Stadium has benefited the city’s economic growth.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Analytically, Goldschmidt has benefitted from upticks in his Barrel%, Launch Angle, Launch Angle Sweet-Spot%, xSLG and xwOBA.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
Thousands of young people have benefitted from free YOLA programs, not only at the Inglewood center but also at satellite sites across the city.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Stephenson displayed his versatility again in that award-winning debut year, playing in a number of positions across defence and midfield, but has benefited from more stability in this one.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 10 June 2026
The decline suggests a blow to small businesses that can’t afford the fee, but previously benefited from the visa program.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 10 June 2026
Cam Inman, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
Wahhh’s career coincided with, and has benefited from, tattoos moving from society’s fringes (military vets, bikers, ex-convicts, gangbangers) into the mainstream and onto the bodies of school teachers, dentists, and maybe the person sitting next to you.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
About half a mile from the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill, The Black Taxi has greatly benefited from the tournament's arrival.
—Dan Snyder, CBS News, 17 June 2026
During the presentation, Stein said the consistent use of Bank of America Stadium has benefited the city’s economic growth.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Analytically, Goldschmidt has benefitted from upticks in his Barrel%, Launch Angle, Launch Angle Sweet-Spot%, xSLG and xwOBA.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
Thousands of young people have benefitted from free YOLA programs, not only at the Inglewood center but also at satellite sites across the city.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Stephenson displayed his versatility again in that award-winning debut year, playing in a number of positions across defence and midfield, but has benefited from more stability in this one.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 10 June 2026
The decline suggests a blow to small businesses that can’t afford the fee, but previously benefited from the visa program.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefited
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The up-tempo, run-and-gun offense made the team Hollywood stars, helped furnish The Forum with five championship banners and pushed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to the top of the all-time scoring list.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Within two years, however, Brind’Amour had helped lead them to the franchise’s first Stanley Cup Final.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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But Zohn’s story as a true survivor was only getting started, as he was diagnosed twice with CD20+ Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, requiring two stem cell transplants and requiring two long, slow recovery periods — recovery periods the reality star says were greatly aided by the use of medicinal cannabis.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
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The first three batters reached, aided by a Rockies throwing error, to load the bases with nobody out.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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“Benefited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefited. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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