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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
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Readiness, response, and recovery has to become a part of workforce strategy, embedded into benefits design, leave policies, occupational health and safety, communications, and business continuity planning.
—Bill Frist, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
When asked what would happen if funding support for the new positions ended, Smeltzer said part-time agreements were at-will and the positions could be eliminated if costs outweighed the benefits.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
But the benefits of merely maximizing AI usage have been unclear, with instances such as Uber burning through their entire 2026 AI budget in four months, without shipping a usable feature.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
There is no right or wrong answer, as the benefits of each will be highly specific to each senior.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 12 June 2026
The biology behind blue light filtering is real, but the consumer benefits promised on social media are not yet backed by strong clinical evidence.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
Social Security – benefits paid mostly to recipients who are older or retired – typically go out on Wednesdays.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The formula is enriched with peptides for a touch of nourishing skin care benefits.
—Jenny Berg, Glamour, 29 May 2026
Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Managers who feel supported, respected, and heard are far more likely to stay, which in turn benefits their community through consistency and institutional knowledge.
—Niurys Robaina, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
And how his reassuring approach right now, before the biggest tournament of their lives, benefits Canada.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 4 June 2026
Basil also benefits from taller pepper plants, which provide enough shade to prevent basil leaves from getting scorched during intense summer heat.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
Now on view through July 2, the event benefits United In Design (UID), a nonprofit helmed by local designers Alex Dauley and Sophie Ashby championing equity in the design world.
—Rory Robertson, Architectural Digest, 3 June 2026
His research and podcast appearances argued that zone 2 is the intensity that benefits mitochondrial function most, connecting elite cycling training to everyday longevity.
—Allison Palmer
june 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
The warning signs become even clearer when looking at who benefits most from AI.
—Matt Rosenbaum, Fortune, 29 May 2026
The event benefits various community charities that attendees choose.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Noun
However, the benefits of universal basic income are limited for low-income individuals, many of whom are able to increase spending only modestly, as they are saddled with debt or poverty.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Readiness, response, and recovery has to become a part of workforce strategy, embedded into benefits design, leave policies, occupational health and safety, communications, and business continuity planning.
—Bill Frist, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
When asked what would happen if funding support for the new positions ended, Smeltzer said part-time agreements were at-will and the positions could be eliminated if costs outweighed the benefits.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
But the benefits of merely maximizing AI usage have been unclear, with instances such as Uber burning through their entire 2026 AI budget in four months, without shipping a usable feature.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
There is no right or wrong answer, as the benefits of each will be highly specific to each senior.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 12 June 2026
The biology behind blue light filtering is real, but the consumer benefits promised on social media are not yet backed by strong clinical evidence.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
Social Security – benefits paid mostly to recipients who are older or retired – typically go out on Wednesdays.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The formula is enriched with peptides for a touch of nourishing skin care benefits.
—Jenny Berg, Glamour, 29 May 2026
Verb
Join a local community organization that benefits the citizens?
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Managers who feel supported, respected, and heard are far more likely to stay, which in turn benefits their community through consistency and institutional knowledge.
—Niurys Robaina, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
And how his reassuring approach right now, before the biggest tournament of their lives, benefits Canada.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 4 June 2026
Basil also benefits from taller pepper plants, which provide enough shade to prevent basil leaves from getting scorched during intense summer heat.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
Now on view through July 2, the event benefits United In Design (UID), a nonprofit helmed by local designers Alex Dauley and Sophie Ashby championing equity in the design world.
—Rory Robertson, Architectural Digest, 3 June 2026
His research and podcast appearances argued that zone 2 is the intensity that benefits mitochondrial function most, connecting elite cycling training to everyday longevity.
—Allison Palmer
june 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
The warning signs become even clearer when looking at who benefits most from AI.
—Matt Rosenbaum, Fortune, 29 May 2026
The event benefits various community charities that attendees choose.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefits
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Navratilova was asked whether tennis’ biggest names get advantages that other players do not.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Los Angeles offers unique advantages that few Olympic cities can match.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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If the answer is no, then zip it — and count your blessings.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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The always-devout Oden sometimes turned the traditional giving of blessings into a competition of sorts.—
Julio Ojeda-Zapata,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
Verb
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The collaboration comes after Ephea was incubated by Kering’s Material Innovation Lab in Milan, which identifies, evolves, and helps to operationalize hundreds of alternative materials, with the hope of embedding them into brand collections.—
Bella Webb,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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The head is brown to black and has several ivory to yellowish spots, which helps separate it from its native counterpart, the smoke-tree sharpshooter.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Once the ball starts rolling, the stadium’s altitude — 7,216 feet above sea level — will be one of the biggest assets for the Mexican lineup led by coach Javier Aguirre.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Still, wage garnishment rules differ by jurisdiction, and creditors often must meet specific legal requirements before attempting to collect from marital assets or income.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Programs like this are massive boons to parents who are often stranded without pediatric advice in between their hospital visits.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
28 May 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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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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Wilson remained a significant earner, comfortably into five figures per week before bonuses.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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For each of the past two school years, for example, CMS has spent $750,000 year on bonuses for especially effective high school math teachers.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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Vaccination is one of the greatest gifts humanity has ever given itself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The declaration, in honor of the billionaire philanthropist whose gifts boosted arts, science, education and cultural causes and more across Los Angeles for decades, marks a collaboration between the County of Los Angeles and the cities of Los Angeles, Santa Monica and Beverly Hills.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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“Benefits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefits. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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