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as in advantages
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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as in blessings
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 helps
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 benefits
Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2025
The Mediterranean diet and its many benefits are often touted by doctors, nutritionists and dieticians.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2025
Courtesy Gia Haley Haley, who lives in New Orleans, has been calling the Louisiana health department to see if her benefits are on their way.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
The research team claimed that the method offers several benefits compared to conventional wood protection treatments, which typically rely on surface coatings, bulk impregnation, or chemical treatments.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
Since then, two federal judges ruled that contingency funds must be used for November federal food aid benefits.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Advertisement Geerlings-Simons is hopeful, however, that Indigenous people who live in and rely on forests might serve as an example for how to manage natural resources while still reaping economic benefits.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
There has been a lot of talk lately about SNAP benefits—also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 6 Nov. 2025
To get the benefits from pre-emergent winter weed control products, they should be applied in late summer to mid-fall in the South.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
Dave Gordon, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
During this uncertain time, these area restaurants are offering food, from bowls of soup to loaves of bread, to those affected by the SNAP benefits situation.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The fundraiser benefits Hamilton's CARES Foundation, an organization that works with cancer research centers and emphasizes finding cures that prevent long-term harm to patients.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The board and many investors who lent their endorsement have said the nearly $1 trillion package benefits shareholders in the longer run as Musk must ensure Tesla achieves a series of milestones to get paid.
—Retuers, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Protecting public health abroad benefits Americans.
—Robin Lin Miller, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2025
Federal employees have gone without pay, money continues to dry up across critical agencies and millions of Americans and hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers won't receive full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits this month.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
SpaceX additionally benefits from billions of dollars in contracts from NASA and the Department of Defense by providing launch services for classified satellites and other payloads.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Restaurants Step in to Feed Those in Need When SNAP benefits lapse in November, some 42 million Americans will be forced to find other ways to feed themselves and their families.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
Under the formula, benefits are reduced by 35% for households receiving the maximum amount, and households of the same size would have benefits reduced by the same dollar amount.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2025
The Mediterranean diet and its many benefits are often touted by doctors, nutritionists and dieticians.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2025
Courtesy Gia Haley Haley, who lives in New Orleans, has been calling the Louisiana health department to see if her benefits are on their way.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
The research team claimed that the method offers several benefits compared to conventional wood protection treatments, which typically rely on surface coatings, bulk impregnation, or chemical treatments.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
Since then, two federal judges ruled that contingency funds must be used for November federal food aid benefits.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Advertisement Geerlings-Simons is hopeful, however, that Indigenous people who live in and rely on forests might serve as an example for how to manage natural resources while still reaping economic benefits.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
There has been a lot of talk lately about SNAP benefits—also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 6 Nov. 2025
To get the benefits from pre-emergent winter weed control products, they should be applied in late summer to mid-fall in the South.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
This policy aims to ensure federal spending directly benefits Canadian businesses and supports domestic manufacturing.
—Dave Gordon, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
During this uncertain time, these area restaurants are offering food, from bowls of soup to loaves of bread, to those affected by the SNAP benefits situation.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The fundraiser benefits Hamilton's CARES Foundation, an organization that works with cancer research centers and emphasizes finding cures that prevent long-term harm to patients.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The board and many investors who lent their endorsement have said the nearly $1 trillion package benefits shareholders in the longer run as Musk must ensure Tesla achieves a series of milestones to get paid.
—Retuers, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Protecting public health abroad benefits Americans.
—Robin Lin Miller, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2025
Federal employees have gone without pay, money continues to dry up across critical agencies and millions of Americans and hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers won't receive full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits this month.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
SpaceX additionally benefits from billions of dollars in contracts from NASA and the Department of Defense by providing launch services for classified satellites and other payloads.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Restaurants Step in to Feed Those in Need When SNAP benefits lapse in November, some 42 million Americans will be forced to find other ways to feed themselves and their families.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefits
Noun
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Newer artists have also seen some advantages with the eligibility period not adhering to a typical calendar year.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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Falcon Enamelware espresso cup Falcon’s espresso cups have the dual advantages of being cute and durable.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Wishing Coach Kelly, Coach Sloan, and the entire LSU family continued blessings and success.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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In Black American culture, the broom represents a duality, warding off spirits but also attracting blessings.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The species has an adhesive plate on its head that helps to create a kind of vacuum seal, allowing the fish to grab a whale and hang on for the ride.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Late hours are a must, bathroom graffiti helps and there should be a fairly high ratio of cheap beer to, well, pretty much everything else.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In DeCosta’s world, draft assets, like self-esteem, are essential to maintain.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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That might mean liquidating nearly all assets or eating seeds needed for future planting.—
Nurith Aizenman,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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With the various boons, his administration might have also created the condition for a boom in enhanced oil recovery, similar to the earlier one in fracking.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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By the end of a run, players could have as many as 15 boons which, on top of temporary weapon upgrades, blessings from Moon, familiars, and more, creates a dizzying amount of customization that’s almost impossible to intentionally recreate verbatim on the regular.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Earlier this year the Department of Transportation offered bonuses to retirement aged controllers to stay on the job longer to help relieve the existing shortage, but the shutdown seems to be working against that effort.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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The other part is the 50% deposit match offer, which can be used to get up to $200 in bonuses.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There are a lot of options when looking for gifts for 7-year-olds, but some of my favorites include the viral Wall Crawler Gecko, the Bop It, and a scary-cool blind box doll set.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
6 Nov. 2025
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Before the busy holiday season is in full swing, shop the 50 best holiday gifts at Amazon.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Moving forward, games that are either cheap to make or deemed more likely to generate significant revenue windfalls may take priority over riskier bets, said the people, while Xbox’s floundering hardware division may face a significant rethinking.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Critics blame them for rising electricity bills and strained water supplies, while supporters tout their potential to spur economic growth and deliver tax windfalls to long-stagnant communities.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Benefits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefits. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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