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also benefitting
as in helping
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 benefiting
Big Oil has predictably emerged as an early winner, benefiting from soaring oil and gas prices, but the long-term upshot could be faster dispersal of an altogether different energy source.
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Tristan Bove, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
The only people benefiting from that are lobbyists, consultants and investors in wind.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Becerra is benefiting from exactly that dynamic.
—Matt Klink, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
In the past, the USDA has said the cardholder usually winds up with less cash than the card is worth, benefitting the business.
—CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Higher-income households are benefiting from factors like high stock and home prices.
—Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Skyrocketing fuel prices in March are putting pressure on trucking and parcel shipping environments, but both industries are benefiting by wielding more pricing power.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2026
One key benefit for the upper middle class is a change that allows households to deduct more of their state, local and property taxes, benefiting those who live in high-tax areas the most.
—Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Spring decluttering leads to a surge in thrift store donations, benefiting shoppers with unique and affordable finds.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
Tristan Bove, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
The only people benefiting from that are lobbyists, consultants and investors in wind.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Becerra is benefiting from exactly that dynamic.
—Matt Klink, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
In the past, the USDA has said the cardholder usually winds up with less cash than the card is worth, benefitting the business.
—CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Higher-income households are benefiting from factors like high stock and home prices.
—Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Skyrocketing fuel prices in March are putting pressure on trucking and parcel shipping environments, but both industries are benefiting by wielding more pricing power.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2026
One key benefit for the upper middle class is a change that allows households to deduct more of their state, local and property taxes, benefiting those who live in high-tax areas the most.
—Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Spring decluttering leads to a surge in thrift store donations, benefiting shoppers with unique and affordable finds.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefiting
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Not only that, his calmness was crucial to helping his side build from the back.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The appointment by Sphere Entertainment will formalize Dibble’s work helping executives at the entertainment, tech and live event firm explore opportunities for Sphere’s proprietary technologies.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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Oz justified Tuesday's move by saying federal health programs in some states have enrolled large numbers of providers who aren't providing real care to patients, but instead profiting from fraud.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Short selling — a core component of many hedge fund strategies — involves investors betting against a particular stock or security, with the aim of profiting from a decline in its value.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
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After availing himself of a free milk tea from Qwen, delivery driver Li Hao went back to his preferred AI.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
30 Mar. 2026
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Because those employees are in turn often availing themselves of Medi-Cal, Elhawary said, lawmakers see a logical path to taxing their employers in order to support the healthcare system at large.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Liman’s decision dropped Lively’s claims of harassment, defamation and conspiracy, meaning the trial will now center on alleged breach of contract and retaliation by Wayfarer and aiding and abetting retaliation by the PR firm working for Baldoni.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Apr. 2026
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Umami is a long-lasting sensation that stays on your tongue after eating, curbing appetite and aiding in digestion.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Benefiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefiting. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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