as in benefited
to provide with something useful or desirable
an agreement that profited us all
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Recent Examples of profited
Like many trading houses, Gunvor has profited heavily from a rally in oil and gas prices that began with the outbreak of the war in Ukraine and Europe’s move to cut its dependence upon Russian energy.
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CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
In an allegation that ties together the suit’s claims of unpaid royalties and unregulated shooting conditions, the suit claims that the defendants have profited from merchandise depicting Corcoran’s nude body.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
But the indictment does not allege that Billups played any role in the bets or profited from them.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 26 Oct. 2025
Bentancur, who signed a contract extension days before Tottenham’s 2-1 win against Leeds United last time out, profited from a smart header across the box from Joao Palhinha, converting on the volley from eight yards out.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Many locals profited from the visiting celebrity.
—Helen Harlan, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
His wife allegedly profited $800,000 from the deal, according to KTLA.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
However, for the Rapa Nui, pharmaceutical companies that have directly profited from rapamycin have not yet made such an acknowledgment.
—Ted Powers, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
Displays at the site describe how George Washington owned human beings, profited off their unpaid labor and, when one of them made a break for freedom, tried for years to recapture them.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
In an allegation that ties together the suit’s claims of unpaid royalties and unregulated shooting conditions, the suit claims that the defendants have profited from merchandise depicting Corcoran’s nude body.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
But the indictment does not allege that Billups played any role in the bets or profited from them.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 26 Oct. 2025
Bentancur, who signed a contract extension days before Tottenham’s 2-1 win against Leeds United last time out, profited from a smart header across the box from Joao Palhinha, converting on the volley from eight yards out.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Many locals profited from the visiting celebrity.
—Helen Harlan, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
His wife allegedly profited $800,000 from the deal, according to KTLA.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
However, for the Rapa Nui, pharmaceutical companies that have directly profited from rapamycin have not yet made such an acknowledgment.
—Ted Powers, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
Displays at the site describe how George Washington owned human beings, profited off their unpaid labor and, when one of them made a break for freedom, tried for years to recapture them.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for profited
benefited
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Our shareholders and clients have benefited enormously from Elon Musk's vision, determination and execution.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Journal also previously noted that World Liberty Financial benefited greatly from the listing of its USD1 token on Binance and a partnership with PancakeSwap — an online marketplace for cryptocurrencies said to be associated with Binance.—
Elaine Yu,Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Profited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profited. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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