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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
Medora Lee, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
After that, both new and current WIC beneficiaries will start to see their benefits impacted, especially those in areas without state funds to supplement the loss of federal dollars, Hard said.
—Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2025
Impact beyond consumer devices The benefits of lighter and more energy-dense batteries could go far beyond phones and drones.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
The following year his base salary was $224,240 and his total of pay and benefits was $241,247.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The resulting formula is a gentle and effective cleanser with a host of benefits that have its eco-friendly suds making a splash within the beauty and environmentally-conscious household cleaning spaces alike.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Employees laid off may qualify for supplemental unemployment benefits, regardless of union affiliation.
—Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
His legal practice primarily focuses on sports injuries, workers’ comp, and disability benefits, according to his law firm — areas close to home for a former athlete.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The opportunities for improvements in energy storage exemplify what new, innovative technology can do to deliver practical benefits to everyone.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
The community benefits coalition partnered with the city, the University of Michigan and others to conduct long-term health impact assessments of residents in the project area, pre-bridge construction, during construction and once the bridge is operational.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
For OnePay, which benefits from its ties with the world’s largest retailer, there are signs that its mobile app is gaining traction, even before the crypto rollout.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Career experts are divided on whether staying with a single employer benefits workers in the long run.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
That the narrative doesn’t veer into empty mysticism, dream sequences or flashbacks benefits the film.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Dimitri de Vreeze is far from the only Fortune 500 company that benefits from Switzerland’s unique industrial-academic nexus.
—Peter Vanham, Fortune, 2 Oct. 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, 2 Oct. 2025
Sunny Hostin strikes a pose at the opening of the 50th Kips Bay Decorator Show House New York, which benefits the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
Most states pay benefits for a maximum of 26 weeks.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
After that, both new and current WIC beneficiaries will start to see their benefits impacted, especially those in areas without state funds to supplement the loss of federal dollars, Hard said.
—Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2025
Impact beyond consumer devices The benefits of lighter and more energy-dense batteries could go far beyond phones and drones.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
The following year his base salary was $224,240 and his total of pay and benefits was $241,247.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The resulting formula is a gentle and effective cleanser with a host of benefits that have its eco-friendly suds making a splash within the beauty and environmentally-conscious household cleaning spaces alike.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Employees laid off may qualify for supplemental unemployment benefits, regardless of union affiliation.
—Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
His legal practice primarily focuses on sports injuries, workers’ comp, and disability benefits, according to his law firm — areas close to home for a former athlete.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The opportunities for improvements in energy storage exemplify what new, innovative technology can do to deliver practical benefits to everyone.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
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The film benefits from its avoidance of a too-tidy, sentimental outcome, even if some in the audience might be left craving one.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
The community benefits coalition partnered with the city, the University of Michigan and others to conduct long-term health impact assessments of residents in the project area, pre-bridge construction, during construction and once the bridge is operational.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
For OnePay, which benefits from its ties with the world’s largest retailer, there are signs that its mobile app is gaining traction, even before the crypto rollout.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Career experts are divided on whether staying with a single employer benefits workers in the long run.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
That the narrative doesn’t veer into empty mysticism, dream sequences or flashbacks benefits the film.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Dimitri de Vreeze is far from the only Fortune 500 company that benefits from Switzerland’s unique industrial-academic nexus.
—Peter Vanham, Fortune, 2 Oct. 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, 2 Oct. 2025
Sunny Hostin strikes a pose at the opening of the 50th Kips Bay Decorator Show House New York, which benefits the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefits
Noun
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James allegedly lied on her paperwork, saying her New York property had four units instead of the proper five, which gives her mortgage advantages.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025
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The potential advantages are clear.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Rayne means blessings and Queen.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Venus entering Libra on the 13th and the Libra New Moon on the 21st bring blessings to your money zone.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Plus, the high-quality protein in lean chicken helps to repair tissue and muscle.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Dog day care provides a safe environment that helps establish a consistent routine.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Stock futures pointed to a downbeat open on Wednesday as traders assessed the ramifications of a government shutdown, with Wall Street perhaps looking to other assets for safety — including bitcoin.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Trusted by organizations such as the Australian Open and Premier Padel, Pendular combines cutting-edge technology with sports expertise to help clients maximize the value of their media assets efficiently and at scale.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
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One of the biggest boons of the program is the association with Databricks, said Alpha Level CEO Mike Pozmantier, especially when trying to bag new customers.—
Richard Nieva,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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He was slated to earn $36 million in base salary and bonuses.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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This new offer from Underdog is upgraded from the previous offer of $50 in bonuses.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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What insights can gifts, tips and teeth give us?—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Beauty gifts can be hard to give.—
Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Plus, the cash payouts can feel like windfalls when your account value is shrinking.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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These foundations will wield tremendous power, especially as their windfalls contrast with catastrophic cuts to the social safety net like those in the GOP's Big Beautiful Bill.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Benefits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefits. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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