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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
On Friday, a suit filed in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan accused the athleticwear chain of benefitting from tariffs at the expense of consumers.
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Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
But the small Pacific states were also benefitting from the growing Chinese police presence, especially in short-term ways such as getting new police academies, vehicles, technology, equipment, and uniforms, said the report's lead author, Virginia Comolli, in an interview with Newsweek.
—Didi Kirsten Tatlow, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Alexander Kazakov | Afp | Getty Images Russia has found itself in the curious position of benefiting from the turmoil hitting its Middle East partner and ally, Iran.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent opinion polls in Israel indicate that while Israelis overwhelmingly support the war, Netanyahu and his political coalition don’t appear to be benefiting.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
In addition to all proceeds benefiting those teen centers, Cooper’s children’s albums give those teens an opportunity to be the recording of an album alongside Cooper and his famous friends.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 30 Mar. 2026
The new development will increase property tax income for the village and bring potentially up to 150 new residents, benefiting the local economy, the infosheet said.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
One of the top complaints was the Senate’s proposal to use $25 million of that money to increase tax credits benefiting private school families.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoman, 25 Mar. 2026
Any friendly decision the CFTC makes on this industry could end up financially benefiting the president’s family as well.
—Ken Sweet, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
But the small Pacific states were also benefitting from the growing Chinese police presence, especially in short-term ways such as getting new police academies, vehicles, technology, equipment, and uniforms, said the report's lead author, Virginia Comolli, in an interview with Newsweek.
—Didi Kirsten Tatlow, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Alexander Kazakov | Afp | Getty Images Russia has found itself in the curious position of benefiting from the turmoil hitting its Middle East partner and ally, Iran.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent opinion polls in Israel indicate that while Israelis overwhelmingly support the war, Netanyahu and his political coalition don’t appear to be benefiting.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
In addition to all proceeds benefiting those teen centers, Cooper’s children’s albums give those teens an opportunity to be the recording of an album alongside Cooper and his famous friends.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 30 Mar. 2026
The new development will increase property tax income for the village and bring potentially up to 150 new residents, benefiting the local economy, the infosheet said.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
One of the top complaints was the Senate’s proposal to use $25 million of that money to increase tax credits benefiting private school families.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoman, 25 Mar. 2026
Any friendly decision the CFTC makes on this industry could end up financially benefiting the president’s family as well.
—Ken Sweet, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefiting
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At the time, advocates told WCCO the approach focuses on harm reduction and helping both communities and users stay safer while working toward recovery.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Her hospital has recently started a menopause support group led by doctors and, at the request of participants, an upcoming session will focus on helping women navigate through the marketing onslaught.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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There are laws against profiting from this insider activity (ask Martha Stewart who served time in prison for her role in insider trading).—
William Mersey,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Goldhaber argues that Big Tech companies aren’t just profiting off of our communications and our social media engagement.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
7 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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The meeting opened with a public comment period where several residents and activists chided Snelling and the Police Department and accused them of aiding and defending federal immigration authorities during the monthslong enforcement effort.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Health benefits of chicken include providing complete protein and aiding muscle growth.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Benefiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefiting. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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