1
as in advantage
a thing that helps
it would be a real benefit if you could keep track of what you have already bought
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2
as in boon
something that provides happiness or does good for a person or thing
the meal service is a great benefit to invalids and the elderly
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as in to help
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 benefit
Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
Under their plan, 24% of the benefit of extending key provisions of the 2017 tax law would go to the top 1% of California taxpayers, or those with incomes of more than $1 million.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2025
Jay Cheshes, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 May 2025
People with weakened immune systems may also benefit from using a laundry sanitizer as a prophylactic measure.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
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Noun
Memphis Mayor Paul Young has thrown his support behind xAI’s arrival, emphasizing benefits including the promise of hundreds of high-paying jobs and around $30 million in tax revenues in the first year alone.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
Under their plan, 24% of the benefit of extending key provisions of the 2017 tax law would go to the top 1% of California taxpayers, or those with incomes of more than $1 million.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2025
Verb
Though Bellier-Beaumont succeeded in getting Edmond released that year after three years in prison, Edmond never benefited from the fortunes his innovation produced.
—Jay Cheshes, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 May 2025
People with weakened immune systems may also benefit from using a laundry sanitizer as a prophylactic measure.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefit
Noun
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Pone hit a sacrifice fly to put Ole Miss up 5-4, Mackenzie Pickens hit and RBI single in the fifth for a two-run advantage and Brady sent a solo home run to left-center field in the seventh to set the final score.—
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
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There are advantages older figures can bring to politics — even if the current generation has ruined the reputation of elder statesmen.—
Jack Butler,
National Review,
25 May 2025
Noun
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For the private carrier Boxcar, the strike could be a boon.—
Matthew Haag,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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And the growth of Medicare Advantage (now selected by >50% of all Medicare beneficiaries) suggests it’s been a boon for our seniors.—
Seth Joseph,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Verb
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By continuously observing and analyzing these data, these systems generate personalized interventions designed to help users manage times of mental strain.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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To partially offset the lost revenue, Republicans propose repealing or phasing out more quickly the clean energy tax credits passed during Joe Biden’s presidency, helping to bring down the overall cost of the tax portion to about $3.8 trillion.—
Kevin Freking,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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The Trump Organization has said Trump's adult children manage his assets.—
Susan Heavey,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, only 10% of investors liquidated their entire 529 accounts, and 20% switched to less risky assets, according to an earlier survey by higher education expert Mark Kantrowitz.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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Another Texan also gave this cocktail their blessing with a five-star review.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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Jessica Hensley and her family are counting their blessings after their home was struck by a tornado in Laurel County during a storm on May 16.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, coffee drinkers avail themselves of few alternatives, resulting in consistent demand for the product.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
15 May 2025
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Leaving a potential spouse and possible children unable to avail themselves of possible base housing could prevent a parent's ability to assist in raising their child, which could seriously affect children since children historically do better with both parents in their lives.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The White House said the plane was a gift to the Department of Defense, and would go through the legal protocols required when something is given to the government.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
21 May 2025
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However, invoking this ban now would have been a bad, bad look, not to mention a motivational gift to the league’s most talented team.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Verb
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She was aided on the DeLeon groundout by a spectacular play by Karlie Davison at second base, who laid out to field the ball and made a strong throw to beat the runner to first.—
Ethan Westerman,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
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Fire crews on the ground were being aided by aircraft.—
Kristina Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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“Benefit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefit. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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