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also benefitting
as in helping
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 benefiting
The final segment with double-digit orders was Engineered Products , up 11% and benefiting from tailwinds in aerospace and defense.
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Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
TERi clients create and sell original artwork, with proceeds benefiting their programs and teachers.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
While still a great number, the subsequent spike signals that Michael may be benefiting from the nostalgia factor that is inspiring infrequent moviegoers to return to the multiplex in droves for the first time since the pandemic, or sparking interest among the most avid moviegoing demo, Gen Zers.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
The mayor’s budget plan is benefiting from higher-than-expected business, property and sales tax revenues, both in the current budget year and the one that begins on July 1.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
But as its new owners, the family now has final sale on whether or not to sell the vessel in the future, with any profits derived from it benefiting them.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The 29-year-old Kennard scored 11 of those points in the first quarter alone, benefiting from many of LeBron James’ eight first-quarter assists.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Just days before welcoming daughter Rani Rose in October 2018, the Fabletics founder collaborated with her mom to create a capsule collection for the activewear company, with 50 percent of net proceeds benefitting Hawn's MindUP program.
—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
In the past, the USDA has said the cardholder usually winds up with less cash than the card is worth, benefitting the business.
—CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
TERi clients create and sell original artwork, with proceeds benefiting their programs and teachers.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
While still a great number, the subsequent spike signals that Michael may be benefiting from the nostalgia factor that is inspiring infrequent moviegoers to return to the multiplex in droves for the first time since the pandemic, or sparking interest among the most avid moviegoing demo, Gen Zers.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
The mayor’s budget plan is benefiting from higher-than-expected business, property and sales tax revenues, both in the current budget year and the one that begins on July 1.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
But as its new owners, the family now has final sale on whether or not to sell the vessel in the future, with any profits derived from it benefiting them.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The 29-year-old Kennard scored 11 of those points in the first quarter alone, benefiting from many of LeBron James’ eight first-quarter assists.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Just days before welcoming daughter Rani Rose in October 2018, the Fabletics founder collaborated with her mom to create a capsule collection for the activewear company, with 50 percent of net proceeds benefitting Hawn's MindUP program.
—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
In the past, the USDA has said the cardholder usually winds up with less cash than the card is worth, benefitting the business.
—CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefiting
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Not only that, his calmness was crucial to helping his side build from the back.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The appointment by Sphere Entertainment will formalize Dibble’s work helping executives at the entertainment, tech and live event firm explore opportunities for Sphere’s proprietary technologies.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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Oz justified Tuesday's move by saying federal health programs in some states have enrolled large numbers of providers who aren't providing real care to patients, but instead profiting from fraud.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Short selling — a core component of many hedge fund strategies — involves investors betting against a particular stock or security, with the aim of profiting from a decline in its value.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
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After availing himself of a free milk tea from Qwen, delivery driver Li Hao went back to his preferred AI.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
30 Mar. 2026
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Because those employees are in turn often availing themselves of Medi-Cal, Elhawary said, lawmakers see a logical path to taxing their employers in order to support the healthcare system at large.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Liman’s decision dropped Lively’s claims of harassment, defamation and conspiracy, meaning the trial will now center on alleged breach of contract and retaliation by Wayfarer and aiding and abetting retaliation by the PR firm working for Baldoni.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Apr. 2026
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Umami is a long-lasting sensation that stays on your tongue after eating, curbing appetite and aiding in digestion.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Benefiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefiting. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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