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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
U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
But those figures remain far smaller than spending on salaries and benefits, which total more than $23,000 per student in LAUSD, compared with about 17,000 statewide, according Ed-Data.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
Hot water with lemon is a popular morning beverage that provides several health benefits.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2026
But the single-take fight scene that follows, as Lindsay, Ashley, and Austin fend off the chairwoman’s crooks, benefits from the roving camera.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Applying mulch offers several benefits, including retaining soil moisture, reducing soil erosion, insulating roots from fluctuating soil temperatures, and suppressing weeds.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Elamaram Kareem, general secretary, Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), said that nearly 80 percent of workers in the region are employed on contract terms and should have better access to wage revisions, medical benefits, and social security protections.
—Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
While the precise amount may vary, the reality is that these people add billions to our tax base while receiving few benefits in return.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Beyond operational benefits, the initiative also contributes to strengthening Australia’s domestic defense industry by supporting local production and technological development.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
Paula Wethington, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
But who benefits, and who pays the price, is an open question.
—Maria Noel Fernandez, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Serving international private school operators, international education publishers, global charter, virtual, and micro schools, and ministries of education can provide more stable recurring revenue, which means longer runways for innovation that ultimately benefits students everywhere.
—William Jones, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Prior to the vote, local officials and other local leaders took no chances and got involved in a campaign that included social media ads and mailers to voters to communicate how the revenue benefits the city and helps cover an array of services.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
This is a standard that often benefits defendants.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The group benefits from more economic activity, which is expected once borrowing costs are lower.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
None of it benefits the country.
—Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Spending money in order to build a system that benefits both individual players and the team as a whole—what a radical idea.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
In April 2009, a unanimous council — including first-year member Todd Gloria — embraced Sanders’ plan to impose a 6% cut in pay and benefits for city workers, cutting the shortfall in half.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
But those figures remain far smaller than spending on salaries and benefits, which total more than $23,000 per student in LAUSD, compared with about 17,000 statewide, according Ed-Data.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
Hot water with lemon is a popular morning beverage that provides several health benefits.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2026
But the single-take fight scene that follows, as Lindsay, Ashley, and Austin fend off the chairwoman’s crooks, benefits from the roving camera.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Applying mulch offers several benefits, including retaining soil moisture, reducing soil erosion, insulating roots from fluctuating soil temperatures, and suppressing weeds.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Elamaram Kareem, general secretary, Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), said that nearly 80 percent of workers in the region are employed on contract terms and should have better access to wage revisions, medical benefits, and social security protections.
—Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
While the precise amount may vary, the reality is that these people add billions to our tax base while receiving few benefits in return.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Beyond operational benefits, the initiative also contributes to strengthening Australia’s domestic defense industry by supporting local production and technological development.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
Reserved seats for the indoor celebration are $30 for the upper bowl and $75 for the lower bowl, with all proceeds going to the Champions Circle, which benefits Michigan's student-athletes.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
But who benefits, and who pays the price, is an open question.
—Maria Noel Fernandez, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Serving international private school operators, international education publishers, global charter, virtual, and micro schools, and ministries of education can provide more stable recurring revenue, which means longer runways for innovation that ultimately benefits students everywhere.
—William Jones, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Prior to the vote, local officials and other local leaders took no chances and got involved in a campaign that included social media ads and mailers to voters to communicate how the revenue benefits the city and helps cover an array of services.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
This is a standard that often benefits defendants.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The group benefits from more economic activity, which is expected once borrowing costs are lower.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
None of it benefits the country.
—Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Spending money in order to build a system that benefits both individual players and the team as a whole—what a radical idea.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefits
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Those that can’t will be bypassed—regardless of other advantages.—
Pandu Sjahrir,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Changes to electoral rules, increasing executive branch control over the judiciary, media dominance and the use of state resources give the ruling party structural advantages.—
Nick Spicer,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2026
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On this day families gather for festive meals, and the young seek blessings from their elders.—
Tamanna Nangia,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 Apr. 2026
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Praying for an amazing year full of blessings!—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Families attending the free event can learn about The Basics, an EPEL program that helps parents and caregivers build strong foundations for early childhood learning, the release said.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Dual products, like this powder foundation, helps cut down prep time in the morning.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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The new assets feature the series’ two leading couples, Julia (Hermione Corfield) and Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine), and Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) and Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy).—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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Mike says that in sum he’s given Constance more than $10 million in assets and investments.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Today’s space industry, too, offers many economic boons, with companies such as SpaceX and Blue Origin employing thousands.—
Anastasia Klimchynskaya,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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While some experts fear aging societies are storing up economic problems, others say there could be unexpected boons.—
Manuela Castro,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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The best keys are the suites with terraces, offering ample lounging space whenever a rain-free London day avails.—
Travis Levius,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2026
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To be sure, banks often make staffing decisions in the first quarter, around the time bonuses are due — and none of the executives this week linked their headcount reductions to AI.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, Phil Mickelson and Cameron Smith all signed deals with bonuses of at least $100 million.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Paula makes sure that their hall table is set with the preposterous gifts — exotic fruits, rare cuts of meat — that Agnes has received from potential suitors.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
15 Apr. 2026
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Here, visitors can gaze upon the icon of the Virgin Mary, which sits surrounded by gifts from those who come to pray.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Benefits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefits. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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