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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
Justin Sanchez, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
In addition to these benefits of hyaluronic acid, the ingredient can address fine lines and wrinkles.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 15 May 2026
Many health benefits of kombucha have been demonstrated in research, but more research is needed.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 15 May 2026
For example, Social Security retirement benefits could decrease and pensions could stay the same.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 15 May 2026
The health benefits of displacing coal power are typically estimated to be well above the costs of the new generating equipment.
—ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Employers who violate the WARN Act may be liable for back pay and benefits for the period of violation, up to 60 days.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Our other post-employment benefits (OPEB) funding scores an F, with retiree health care obligations having zero dollars set aside.
—Francisco Tamayo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Board member Foote later added that the 12 students’ tuition was comparable to about one month’s pay plus benefits for the entire staff of the school.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
Opponents of the cuts said closing the Winters benefits office would disproportionately affect low-income residents, particularly those struggling to meet increasingly complex eligibility requirements.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
On the topic, Becerra noted that the state should work with an AI company to ensure that data centers stay in California and operate in a manner that benefits residents rather than causing issues similar to other states.
—James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Filming in Chicago also benefits from the diversity of neighborhoods, architecture and layers of history, with an ability to satisfy most genres.
—Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 15 May 2026
Beyond the spirits, the partnership benefits the Vail Veterans Program, with $1 from each cocktail donated.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Mejia emphasized that anything that’s good for SCC’s student population benefits the community as a whole.
—Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
When technology fortunes rise, Sacramento benefits quickly.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Vangalis said the facility also benefits small-business sellers in Minnesota, as 60% of Amazon’s sales are from small and independent sellers.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
Noun
Beyond the taxpayer savings, the environmental and health benefits are clear.
—Justin Sanchez, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
In addition to these benefits of hyaluronic acid, the ingredient can address fine lines and wrinkles.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 15 May 2026
Many health benefits of kombucha have been demonstrated in research, but more research is needed.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 15 May 2026
For example, Social Security retirement benefits could decrease and pensions could stay the same.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 15 May 2026
The health benefits of displacing coal power are typically estimated to be well above the costs of the new generating equipment.
—ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Employers who violate the WARN Act may be liable for back pay and benefits for the period of violation, up to 60 days.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Our other post-employment benefits (OPEB) funding scores an F, with retiree health care obligations having zero dollars set aside.
—Francisco Tamayo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Board member Foote later added that the 12 students’ tuition was comparable to about one month’s pay plus benefits for the entire staff of the school.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Verb
The Warner Theatre hosts the distillery for VIP Room events and fundraisers, and A Tasteful Event, which benefits the FISH food pantry and shelter in Torrington, features food by local restaurants and vendors, including the Litchfield Distillery.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
Opponents of the cuts said closing the Winters benefits office would disproportionately affect low-income residents, particularly those struggling to meet increasingly complex eligibility requirements.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
On the topic, Becerra noted that the state should work with an AI company to ensure that data centers stay in California and operate in a manner that benefits residents rather than causing issues similar to other states.
—James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Filming in Chicago also benefits from the diversity of neighborhoods, architecture and layers of history, with an ability to satisfy most genres.
—Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 15 May 2026
Beyond the spirits, the partnership benefits the Vail Veterans Program, with $1 from each cocktail donated.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Mejia emphasized that anything that’s good for SCC’s student population benefits the community as a whole.
—Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
When technology fortunes rise, Sacramento benefits quickly.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Vangalis said the facility also benefits small-business sellers in Minnesota, as 60% of Amazon’s sales are from small and independent sellers.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefits
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Reykjanes also offers practical advantages, not least its proximity to Keflavik Airport and Reykjavik.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Nowhere demonstrates the advantages of chartering more clearly than the French Riviera.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
Noun
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The clear spirit is believed to act as a messenger, inviting ancestral souls for their blessings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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On Friday, May 1, a man — identified as Vishnu, a native of Kollam — died shortly after transporting an elephant to the nearby Kidangoor Mahavishnu Temple for blessings as part of a festival, local news outlets Onmanorama, The Free Press Journal and News Karnataka reported.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
Verb
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When the Moon enters Taurus, stillness helps the truth feel safe enough to trust.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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There’s a world where that actually helps reduce pressure and expectations on the filmmakers, which is often the challenge with indies.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
13 May 2026
Noun
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One of the assets in the Manson trade — 2023 second-round pick Carey Terrance — brought back Kreider, a winger with 348 career goals.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The company was formed in 2021 through the combination of Univision Holdings and the media, content, and production assets of Grupo Televisa, bringing together one of the largest libraries of Spanish-language programming with extensive distribution throughout North and Latin America.—
byNick Tabor,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 May 2026
Noun
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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
Verb
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After the league’s commercial backers have called dibs, the postseason avails begin trading in the upfront; whatever’s left is sold in scatter, and nearly always at a premium over the prices set in the spring bazaar.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
22 Apr. 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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The company’s board cited successful passage of Senate Bill 371, which lowered Uber’s accident liability for underinsured drivers, as a major reason for awarding two Uber executives annual bonuses of more than $1 million last year.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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And, to be clear, none of the $625,000 in bonuses – which represent only a small fraction of the Estate's expenses for the period in question - were paid to the executors, and the court did not in any way say that the executors had made any inappropriate payments to themselves.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
Noun
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As is customary for the exponentially gifted among us, Gilbert Chevalier’s gifts for playing football, not soccer, with its robotic evocation of socks and fouls, but football, poetic, sensual, democratic football, earned him triumph and glory and even a brief siesta on top of the world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Save on adult and kids' neck pillows (starting at $29), and get great gifts for the whole family.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
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“Benefits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefits. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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