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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
Liz Knueven, CNBC, 2 May 2026
Social Security helps, but for most people, those benefits won't come close to covering the full cost of living comfortably, and that gap tends to widen the longer retirement lasts.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Adding sardines to your diet can offer multiple health benefits.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 1 May 2026
Universal Orlando has bonus benefits for its annual passholders through May 21.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Those requests include a design analysis reevaluation with a focus on displacement and community benefits.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
But the benefits aren’t an oranges-to-oranges comparison.
—Gavin Escott, USA Today, 1 May 2026
But for all the prospective benefits, the Giants gave up a lot.
—Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Hennessy said the board should develop a campaign strategy to let voters and community members know the benefits of the additional revenue.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
This specifically benefits murderers and rapists, the officials said, and implies that parole is automatic, not something earned.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Create balance Growing a variety of plants benefits the garden ecosystem, the soil, and the neighboring plants.
—Lauren David, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
The world benefits when science thrives.
—Caroline Wagner, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
The event benefits Coastside Seniors.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Even the event spaces feel geared toward spectacle, with flexible rooms designed for shoots, launches, and anything that benefits from a bit of stage presence.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Yarrow benefits from dividing every two to three years to maintain vigor.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Growing diverse native plants, such as grasses, flowers, shrubs, and trees, benefits pollinators and wildlife, including birds.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
Our expert take The Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express is a low-fee card with generous cash-back rewards and useful ongoing benefits, such as a monthly Disney Bundle credit.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 2 May 2026
Social Security helps, but for most people, those benefits won't come close to covering the full cost of living comfortably, and that gap tends to widen the longer retirement lasts.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Adding sardines to your diet can offer multiple health benefits.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 1 May 2026
Universal Orlando has bonus benefits for its annual passholders through May 21.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Those requests include a design analysis reevaluation with a focus on displacement and community benefits.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
But the benefits aren’t an oranges-to-oranges comparison.
—Gavin Escott, USA Today, 1 May 2026
But for all the prospective benefits, the Giants gave up a lot.
—Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Hennessy said the board should develop a campaign strategy to let voters and community members know the benefits of the additional revenue.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
This specifically benefits murderers and rapists, the officials said, and implies that parole is automatic, not something earned.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Create balance Growing a variety of plants benefits the garden ecosystem, the soil, and the neighboring plants.
—Lauren David, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
The world benefits when science thrives.
—Caroline Wagner, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
The event benefits Coastside Seniors.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Even the event spaces feel geared toward spectacle, with flexible rooms designed for shoots, launches, and anything that benefits from a bit of stage presence.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Yarrow benefits from dividing every two to three years to maintain vigor.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Growing diverse native plants, such as grasses, flowers, shrubs, and trees, benefits pollinators and wildlife, including birds.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefits
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Leaky edges in pass pro will be less concerning with smaller spaces to patrol, while his punch timing and lateral quickness provide advantages.—
Matthew Mowery,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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One of those advantages is the anti-inflammatory effects.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 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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Higginson has also shared photos from her children's baby blessings, which is a common Mormon tradition.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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January 20 – February 18 A shift in perspective today helps everything make more sense.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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For ease of watering, elevate your rain barrel so when the hose is connected to the bottom, gravity helps the water flow from the spout.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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Exxon and Venezuela had a major legal battle after Maduro’s predecessor, the late President Hugo Chavez, confiscated the company’s assets in the South American country.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Her legal, political and administrative skills have proven to be assets in her new job.—
East Bay Times editorial,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 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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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
Verb
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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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At Ross Stores, the compensation committee approved a similar adjustment on May 21, 2025, the proxy states, stripping tariff costs from calculations used to determine bonuses and long-term incentive payouts.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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First, there are the big-name athletes to find and woo into competing on the streets of the UK’s capital, then the pace-makers, the notable debutants, and the tantalising head-to-heads to create; there’s the hotel bookings, the visas, the flights, the prize money and even bonuses to ponder over.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Joey Garrison The Trumps exchanged gifts on Tuesday with King Charles and Queen Camilla to mark the historic royal visit.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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During the next rehearsal break, Simpson and Reyes returned with champagne, flowers and other gifts to congratulate him.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Benefits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefits. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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