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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
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.
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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
Shrum said Becerra benefited from voters who feared a lockout and wanted to back the Democratic frontrunner.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
When government spends billions, success cannot be defined by the fact that some people benefited.
—Michele Steeb, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Waren said synagogues and Jewish agencies have benefited from both the state and federal nonprofit security grants.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2026
The company behind Folgers, Hostess and other brands benefited from higher prices charged for coffee and sweet baked goods.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
And that could be especially true now, considering the recent record stock performance many investors have benefited from.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 3 June 2026
In addition to returning to NBC this season, the NBA has also benefited from changes to Nielsen's measurement system.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
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
Shrum said Becerra benefited from voters who feared a lockout and wanted to back the Democratic frontrunner.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
When government spends billions, success cannot be defined by the fact that some people benefited.
—Michele Steeb, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Waren said synagogues and Jewish agencies have benefited from both the state and federal nonprofit security grants.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2026
The company behind Folgers, Hostess and other brands benefited from higher prices charged for coffee and sweet baked goods.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
And that could be especially true now, considering the recent record stock performance many investors have benefited from.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 3 June 2026
In addition to returning to NBC this season, the NBA has also benefited from changes to Nielsen's measurement system.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefited
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Dare, a District 4-6A First Team and the only class of 2027 athlete to earn a Star-Telegram All-Area First Team selection as an offensive lineman, helped power the Dragons to a Class 6A Division II state semifinal appearance with 76 knockdowns and a 93% grade.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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While individual stars like Duran and Rivera have helped place the country on the sporting map, supporting ‘La Sele’ has quickly become the nation’s favourite pastime.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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His dominance on the glass (four offensive boards) and overall defense aided the Knicks throughout the night.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2026
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The offense aided Royals right-hander Luinder Avila in his second career start.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
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“Benefited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefited. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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