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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
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
There is also compelling evidence around the impact of dry sauna use on lowering mortality risk, with as little as 20 minutes per session, two to seven times per week, showing benefits.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Creatine, used to increase muscle size, is perhaps the most studied supplement on the market and has numerous benefits.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Meanwhile, Social Security — the financial backstop millions are counting on in retirement — could cut monthly benefits by as much as 20% in just six years, unless lawmakers take action to shore it up.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 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
But fiscal health should mean residents feel its benefits.
—Francisco Tamayo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
For those with higher incomes, 85% of benefits are taxed.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
The airline is also honoring Spirit frequent-flyer statuses and benefits on Southwest, such as early boarding.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 2 May 2026
Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
The deal especially benefits African agricultural exports like cocoa from Ivory Coast and Ghana, coffee from Kenya, and citrus from South Africa.
—Gerald Imray, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Avoiding herbicides preserves the soil benefits dandelions provide, keeps early-season nectar available and eliminates the largest environmental downsides.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Getting a mix of the two types of fiber benefits healthy digestion and protects against constipation.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
Yes, Technically There’s a Window The Met Gala benefits the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute and traditionally lands on the first Monday in May.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
And who benefits from a merger?
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The Met Gala benefits the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute and traditionally lands on the first Monday in May.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Cap Social Security benefits A final proposal calls for capping the total Social Security benefit retirees can draw in a year.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
Alarm clock health benefits Research has proven that using devices at night can adversely affect sleep quality.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
There is also compelling evidence around the impact of dry sauna use on lowering mortality risk, with as little as 20 minutes per session, two to seven times per week, showing benefits.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Creatine, used to increase muscle size, is perhaps the most studied supplement on the market and has numerous benefits.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Meanwhile, Social Security — the financial backstop millions are counting on in retirement — could cut monthly benefits by as much as 20% in just six years, unless lawmakers take action to shore it up.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 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
But fiscal health should mean residents feel its benefits.
—Francisco Tamayo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
For those with higher incomes, 85% of benefits are taxed.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
The airline is also honoring Spirit frequent-flyer statuses and benefits on Southwest, such as early boarding.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 2 May 2026
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The father-daughter duo typically make an annual appearance at the Barnstable Brown Gala, which benefits the Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center at the University of Kentucky.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
The deal especially benefits African agricultural exports like cocoa from Ivory Coast and Ghana, coffee from Kenya, and citrus from South Africa.
—Gerald Imray, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Avoiding herbicides preserves the soil benefits dandelions provide, keeps early-season nectar available and eliminates the largest environmental downsides.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Getting a mix of the two types of fiber benefits healthy digestion and protects against constipation.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
Yes, Technically There’s a Window The Met Gala benefits the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute and traditionally lands on the first Monday in May.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
And who benefits from a merger?
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The Met Gala benefits the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute and traditionally lands on the first Monday in May.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Cap Social Security benefits A final proposal calls for capping the total Social Security benefit retirees can draw in a year.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefits
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The company’s press releases tout infrasound’s advantages over sprinklers.—
Cyrus Farivar,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2026
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But Indianapolis has a couple of advantages that northwest Indiana does not.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Real blessings are by Martinez and others who refuse to be silent.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Francis opened the possibility for same-sex couples to receive informal blessings, but German bishops have been pushing for a more formal blessing ritual.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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Schools as a grassroots power base also helps explain why the people of Minneapolis were able to mount a disciplined and effective defense against ICE when its agents began kidnapping their children on their way to and from school.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Player of the Week Senior outside hitter Declan Garvey helps Lincoln-Way Central go 6-1 while also being named to the all-tournament team at the Lincoln-Way East Invitational.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Many managers will be focusing on double-gameweek assets and chasing last week’s points.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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The one-page US proposal sought to declare an end to the war while triggering a 30-day negotiation period to resolve sticking points, including on nuclear issues, frozen Iranian assets and security in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a regional source familiar with the negotiations.—
Jennifer Hansler,
CNN Money,
7 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
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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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Two Marriott credit cards have increased welcome bonuses set to expire on May 13, 2026.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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To ensure you don’t miss anything, enable push notifications in order to stay up to date on flash sales and limited-time referral bonuses.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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This happened because Sterling was a man of very rare gifts, starting with a set of pipes that, even in his late 80s, could make the grandest church organ sound like a tinny, old saloon piano.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
6 May 2026
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Finishing college not too long ago (December 2023), grad gifts women actually want is a shopping category that’s still fresh on her mind.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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“Benefits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefits. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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