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also benefitted
as in helped
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 benefited
While the unit has benefited from a shift to digital game purchases and growth in the PlayStation Plus subscription service in recent quarters, hardware shipment growth has remained more subdued.
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Dylan Butts, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2026
Thousands of Illinois students benefited from it, but the legislature opted not to continue it.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
And at least one student benefitted from his tardiness.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
Boutte undoubtedly benefited from playing with an NFL MVP candidate behind center.
—Zack Cox, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
There was no replacement for the captain at centre-back, while the midfield would have benefited from additions.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Jonathan Dwight Huell, 27, is one of those folks who benefited from the Green Career Texas program.
—Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
Basketball has benefited my life holistically.
—Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
My organization, Greater Grove Hall Main Streets, was one of the nonprofits that benefited from Kraft’s support.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Dylan Butts, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2026
Thousands of Illinois students benefited from it, but the legislature opted not to continue it.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
And at least one student benefitted from his tardiness.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
Boutte undoubtedly benefited from playing with an NFL MVP candidate behind center.
—Zack Cox, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
There was no replacement for the captain at centre-back, while the midfield would have benefited from additions.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Jonathan Dwight Huell, 27, is one of those folks who benefited from the Green Career Texas program.
—Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
Basketball has benefited my life holistically.
—Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
My organization, Greater Grove Hall Main Streets, was one of the nonprofits that benefited from Kraft’s support.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefited
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Our reporting reveals that members and related officials have encouraged protesters to impede law enforcement; pushed civilians toward legally and physically risky confrontations; and helped mobilize a counterprotest that turned violent.—
Christina Buttons,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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In Google’s case, the judge acknowledged that default search deals and data advantages helped the company reinforce its dominance.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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The indictment further claims that Hamas earned millions of dollars from cigarette smuggling throughout the war, and that Zini’s shipments could have aided the enemy.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Albritton said the current state of the market has been aided by Florida getting through the 2025 hurricane season without a direct hit.—
Jim Turner,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Benefited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefited. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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