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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
Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
The organization provided similar relief at an even larger scale last fall during the 45-day government shutdown that affected all federal agencies and threatened the monthly benefits of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
If you're enrolled in high school or continuing education, a Prime for Young Adults subscription offers the same benefits with a six-month free trial for just $69 a year.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
But many of the benefits from property taxes identified by the Tax Foundation (less distortionary and a more stable source of revenue) aren’t borne out in the real world, especially in California.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
If your income comes primarily from protected sources like Social Security or disability benefits, a court judgment may pose little immediate threat.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
While job growth has been anemic over the past year, new applications for unemployment benefits remain at historically low levels.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Every Year One of the most valuable benefits of hotel credit cards is the promise of free stays—just be sure to read the fine print.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
The brand is best known for its hanbang approach, often spotlighting ingredients used in Korea for generations—especially ginseng, which Sulwhasoo carefully processes and ferments for hundreds of hours to help bring out its skin-revitalizing benefits.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Mar. 2026
Charles Edward Gehrke, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
What benefits parents and what benefits children might not always be one and the same.
—Abby McCloskey, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
The practice has yielded its own viable marketplace where, based on a campaign’s performance, everyone benefits.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
DaSilva said that New England also benefits from how storms move up the coast.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
In other words, the new rules presume that SNAP benefits undermine recipients’ work ethic.
—Claudia Strauss, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
Environmental advocates worry this decision weakens the Clean Air Act and benefits industry at the expense of public health.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Whether that tension ultimately benefits Rubio or Vance may depend on how the conflict unfolds.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
The microbiome also benefits from aerobic exercise, reduced stress and consistent sleep, as well as minimizing antibiotics and even having a pet — especially a dog, Cryan says.
—Holly Haber, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
Division over diversity’s benefits The center said Americans largely view the nation’s racial and ethnic diversity, and efforts to promote it in the workplace, as positive.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
The organization provided similar relief at an even larger scale last fall during the 45-day government shutdown that affected all federal agencies and threatened the monthly benefits of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
If you're enrolled in high school or continuing education, a Prime for Young Adults subscription offers the same benefits with a six-month free trial for just $69 a year.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
But many of the benefits from property taxes identified by the Tax Foundation (less distortionary and a more stable source of revenue) aren’t borne out in the real world, especially in California.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
If your income comes primarily from protected sources like Social Security or disability benefits, a court judgment may pose little immediate threat.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
While job growth has been anemic over the past year, new applications for unemployment benefits remain at historically low levels.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Every Year One of the most valuable benefits of hotel credit cards is the promise of free stays—just be sure to read the fine print.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
The brand is best known for its hanbang approach, often spotlighting ingredients used in Korea for generations—especially ginseng, which Sulwhasoo carefully processes and ferments for hundreds of hours to help bring out its skin-revitalizing benefits.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Mar. 2026
Verb
Decouple benefits eligibility from full-time hour thresholds.
—Charles Edward Gehrke, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
What benefits parents and what benefits children might not always be one and the same.
—Abby McCloskey, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
The practice has yielded its own viable marketplace where, based on a campaign’s performance, everyone benefits.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
DaSilva said that New England also benefits from how storms move up the coast.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
In other words, the new rules presume that SNAP benefits undermine recipients’ work ethic.
—Claudia Strauss, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
Environmental advocates worry this decision weakens the Clean Air Act and benefits industry at the expense of public health.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Whether that tension ultimately benefits Rubio or Vance may depend on how the conflict unfolds.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
The microbiome also benefits from aerobic exercise, reduced stress and consistent sleep, as well as minimizing antibiotics and even having a pet — especially a dog, Cryan says.
—Holly Haber, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefits
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Although plants are sometimes selected and bred for darker foliage solely for ornamental purposes, there are distinct physiological advantages to plants that have it.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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Despite their advantages, these systems raise important concerns.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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Peace and blessings to you, too.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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And peace and blessings to you.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Regardless of the outcome, Thune said that the vote helps Republicans go back on offense after weeks of intraparty tensions over the SAVE America Act.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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Jerry Lewis was the executive director of the 1901 Community Implementation Committee, which helps coordinate project updates, community engagement and leadership connections associated with the 1901 Project, according to the committee’s website.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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In the event the digital assets go down in value, the mortgage loans don’t get affected if the owner keeps making the monthly payments.—
Carlos Garcia,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Demand is being driven by a new wave of buyers, who are splashing out on travel and experiences rather than the more traditional assets.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2026
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And some of the add-ons in laundry rooms can be huge lifestyle boons, like a dog bath station, a mudroom for kids’ shoes and sports gear, or a gift-wrapping station.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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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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After the 2025 shutdown ended, some TSA officers were awarded $10,000 bonuses for continuing to work.—
John Wayne Ferguson,
Houston Chronicle,
25 Mar. 2026
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The agreement set out to triple the top players’ potential earnings to more than $500,000 through the inclusion of league marketing incentives and awards bonuses.—
Shannon Ryan,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Yakemchuk’s offensive gifts, his puck movement, his shot and his skating have had Senators fans salivating for his arrival for some time now.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Though candy is the top choice of survey respondents, consumers will spend more on food and gifts, in line with family and friends observing Easter in traditional ways.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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Two of Wednesday’s three major money Florida Lottery draw games — Florida Lotto, Powerball, Fantasy 5 — brought financial windfalls to three players around the state.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Our pants had been ripped from brush and windfalls, and wads of insulation were hanging out of mine.—
Elwyn "Bud" Myers,
Outdoor Life,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Benefits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefits. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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