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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
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
For example, Social Security benefits, disability payments, veterans' benefits and other government assistance are generally exempt from creditor garnishment.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The second problem was the surge of people seeking jobless benefits required California to borrow money from the federal government to pay those claims.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Retirement funds shouldn’t be used to finance other budget priorities, especially when retirees haven’t had a cost-of-living increase to their benefits in six years, the Oklahoma Retired Educators Association said in a statement.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 6 Mar. 2026
There are some tax benefits to installing a storm shelter.
—Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 6 Mar. 2026
Brahms, of all composers, benefits from a certain reserve, especially in a hall so acoustically responsive — indeed, reinforcing — as the Meyerson.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
When students are encouraged to experiment with and critique large language models (LLMs), AI becomes an on-demand study partner with benefits and drawbacks.
—Maximilian Milovidov, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
The clock is ticking faster towards the depletion of Social Security's trust fund that helps fund benefits for about 70 million Americans.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 28 Feb. 2026
Chris Sims, IndyStar, 8 Mar. 2026
There have also been arguments that having more daylight hours benefits public safety and health.
—Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Mar. 2026
Losing to a team that benefits from losing is never a good look.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Moving on sooner than later benefits them too, before his game could sink any further there.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Prosecutors say that Mannion also between April and October 2020 applied for Social Security retirement, spouse and widow benefits with the Social Security Administration using client names, without their knowledge, and had the money deposited into her own bank account.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Exercise benefits cognitive function.
—Daya Grant, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
Fortunately, the timing this March once again benefits prospective HELOC borrowers.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
His economic policy, including the fluctuating tariffs, only benefits himself and the wealthy while punishing workers and taxpayers.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Noun
Khosla’s remarks recalled those from economic expert Kent Smetters, director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model, who told Fortune in January that so many goods have been deflated in price that people don’t fully appreciate the benefits.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
For example, Social Security benefits, disability payments, veterans' benefits and other government assistance are generally exempt from creditor garnishment.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The second problem was the surge of people seeking jobless benefits required California to borrow money from the federal government to pay those claims.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Retirement funds shouldn’t be used to finance other budget priorities, especially when retirees haven’t had a cost-of-living increase to their benefits in six years, the Oklahoma Retired Educators Association said in a statement.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 6 Mar. 2026
There are some tax benefits to installing a storm shelter.
—Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 6 Mar. 2026
Brahms, of all composers, benefits from a certain reserve, especially in a hall so acoustically responsive — indeed, reinforcing — as the Meyerson.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
When students are encouraged to experiment with and critique large language models (LLMs), AI becomes an on-demand study partner with benefits and drawbacks.
—Maximilian Milovidov, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
The clock is ticking faster towards the depletion of Social Security's trust fund that helps fund benefits for about 70 million Americans.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 28 Feb. 2026
Verb
There have also been arguments that having more daylight hours benefits public safety and health.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 8 Mar. 2026
There have also been arguments that having more daylight hours benefits public safety and health.
—Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Mar. 2026
Losing to a team that benefits from losing is never a good look.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Moving on sooner than later benefits them too, before his game could sink any further there.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Prosecutors say that Mannion also between April and October 2020 applied for Social Security retirement, spouse and widow benefits with the Social Security Administration using client names, without their knowledge, and had the money deposited into her own bank account.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Exercise benefits cognitive function.
—Daya Grant, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
Fortunately, the timing this March once again benefits prospective HELOC borrowers.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
His economic policy, including the fluctuating tariffs, only benefits himself and the wealthy while punishing workers and taxpayers.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefits
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Finally, many families will need to analyze whether to invest alone or with partners – a decision that carries its own set of advantages and trade‑offs.—
Belinda G. Schwartz,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
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The research team also pointed out that flexibility and safety are not the only advantages of the innovative electrolyte.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Jupiter is in your sign, showering you with blessings of fortune every step along the way.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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The separation of powers is a way to secure those blessings.—
Cass Sunstein,
Big Think,
5 Mar. 2026
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Because of this extreme environment, testing helps ensure the missile’s guidance and structural systems remain reliable even after decades of service.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Hill said the 24/48 schedule helps with work-life balance by giving EMS staff more total days off per month.—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The meetings come as the Republican administration seeks to leverage military assets to restore dominance in the hemisphere while now also fighting a war in Iran.—
JOSHUA GOODMAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Investors who need to sell their physical gold assets, on the other hand, will typically need to do so through a precious metal dealer or individual buyer.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
5 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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Purchases eligible for multiple additional point bonuses will only receive the highest eligible bonus.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Broncos, like pretty much all teams, are using bonuses, proration and void years to manage their cap currently.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
4 Mar. 2026
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Perfect for the birthdays or any celebration, these gifts capture the wonder and nostalgia that only Disney can deliver.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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One of her weirdest gifts to rock & roll culture has turned out to be one of her most enduring — a T-shirt.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
4 Mar. 2026
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Wagers about Iran have translated to windfalls for some users.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Then, stars shift again, this time bringing media presence, determination, sudden windfalls, getting clear on your path, and big protection.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Benefits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefits. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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