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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
Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Recycling does a lot more than keep waste out of crowded landfills; there also are environmental, economic, and community benefits.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Supplement the benefits of glucomannan with healthy, fresh veggies and lean proteins.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
One of the great benefits of association living is that the board, manager, and vendors handle many community matters — so let them!
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
Your wider social sphere benefits as passionate Mars cooperates with dreamy Neptune in your sign, supporting gentle teamwork that honors your sensitive nature and your need for a calm pace.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
But propagating roses in winter has major benefits, too—especially for hardwood cuttings which can be difficult to root during the growing season.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
Climate impact and recognition ECOCCUBE delivers measurable environmental benefits.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
The government had requested reams of data from the five states, including the names and Social Security numbers of everyone who received benefits from some of the programs since 2022.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Twin Cities, 10 Jan. 2026
Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
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, 23 Jan. 2026
Who bears the cost, and who benefits from regulation?
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
Who benefits from the Olympics Most of the economic benefits tied to the Olympics are short-lived, according to Robert Baumann, a professor at College of the Holy Cross who has examined data from several Games.
—Jaimie Ding, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
By nurturing growth at every level, LRI strengthens the state’s civic fabric, empowers leaders, and inspires collective action that benefits communities across Rhode Island.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Here, perched on the Atlantic, Miami can offer a rich variety of seafood straight from the ocean, as well as farm fresh produce which benefits from a long, sunny growing season.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Remember, the entire body also benefits from simple everyday movements—taking the stairs instead of the elevator, walking instead of driving, and even shopping in-person instead of ordering online—and the benefits of regular exercise for all aspects of health can’t be understated.
—Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
That is good for Miami but also benefits the rest of us.
—Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
Aside from potentially pressing pause on the exhausting narratives about Antekokounmpo's future, his injury could have on-court benefits for the Bucks as well.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Recycling does a lot more than keep waste out of crowded landfills; there also are environmental, economic, and community benefits.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Supplement the benefits of glucomannan with healthy, fresh veggies and lean proteins.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
One of the great benefits of association living is that the board, manager, and vendors handle many community matters — so let them!
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
Your wider social sphere benefits as passionate Mars cooperates with dreamy Neptune in your sign, supporting gentle teamwork that honors your sensitive nature and your need for a calm pace.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
But propagating roses in winter has major benefits, too—especially for hardwood cuttings which can be difficult to root during the growing season.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
Climate impact and recognition ECOCCUBE delivers measurable environmental benefits.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
The government had requested reams of data from the five states, including the names and Social Security numbers of everyone who received benefits from some of the programs since 2022.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Twin Cities, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
Who benefits most will depend on individual circumstances, but the biggest bumps are expected among middle-income households, families with children, workers with overtime or tip income, and some older taxpayers.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
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, 23 Jan. 2026
Who bears the cost, and who benefits from regulation?
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
Who benefits from the Olympics Most of the economic benefits tied to the Olympics are short-lived, according to Robert Baumann, a professor at College of the Holy Cross who has examined data from several Games.
—Jaimie Ding, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
By nurturing growth at every level, LRI strengthens the state’s civic fabric, empowers leaders, and inspires collective action that benefits communities across Rhode Island.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Here, perched on the Atlantic, Miami can offer a rich variety of seafood straight from the ocean, as well as farm fresh produce which benefits from a long, sunny growing season.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Remember, the entire body also benefits from simple everyday movements—taking the stairs instead of the elevator, walking instead of driving, and even shopping in-person instead of ordering online—and the benefits of regular exercise for all aspects of health can’t be understated.
—Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
That is good for Miami but also benefits the rest of us.
—Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefits
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Mobility on eclipse day — by car or cruise ship — is one of the most powerful advantages any eclipse chaser can have.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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From a theoretical point of view, the advantages of free trade are as great as ever, but as a practical matter, since tech companies do not import or export many industrial goods or raw materials, free trade in goods matters much less to companies like Meta than to those like Walmart or GM.—
Walter Russell Mead,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The pulpit of Temple Emanu-El has given me many blessings.—
Joshua M. Davidson,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Life ratchets, after this period of challenge to your resilience and determination, lots of blessings are likely to flow for the remainder of the year.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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To make PSCs, the perovskite film has to be heated, which helps the perovskite crystals grow.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Providing a ‘this-or-that’ approach helps reduce decision fatigue.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Revolutionary Guard holds vast business interest across Iran, and sanctions could allow its assets in Europe to be seized.—
SAM McNEIL AND JON GAMBRELL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Such a poor win to loss ratio would typically lead to thinking that a team should sell off superfluous parts in trades and search for younger players or draft assets in return.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 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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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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To replenish its forces and keep up the pressure on Kyiv, Moscow is offering cash bonuses, freeing convicts from prison and luring foreigners to its army.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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Still, the median total compensation, including base salary, bonuses, and long-term incentives, for S&P 500 CEOs stood at $17 million as of 2024.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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Seoul Central District Court sentenced Kim Keon Hee for receiving luxury gifts such as a Graff diamond necklace and a Chanel bag from the Unification Church in return for promises of political favors.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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South Korea’s anti-graft law bans public officials and their spouses from receiving gifts valued at more than $750 in connection with their public duties.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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That go-route strike by the 5-foot-11 receiver created downstream windfalls for the offense, said former Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman on his podcast.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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This year could bring several windfalls for Americans, including large tax refunds and extra paychecks.—
Addy Bink,
The Hill,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Benefits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefits. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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