1
as in advantage
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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2
as in boon
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 to help
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 benefit
Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 30 July 2025
The main benefit of alliances, such as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), is deterrence.
—John Kennedy, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 31 July 2025
The show is the annual benefit produced by the Wild Honey Foundation, which produces an all-star tribute every fall to benefit autism and other causes.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 31 July 2025
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Noun
Some research suggests that kombucha may prevent and relieve constipation, while also providing a range of other health benefits.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 30 July 2025
The main benefit of alliances, such as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), is deterrence.
—John Kennedy, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
Verb
Car buyers are benefiting from a slight downturn in interest rates, too.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 31 July 2025
The show is the annual benefit produced by the Wild Honey Foundation, which produces an all-star tribute every fall to benefit autism and other causes.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefit
Noun
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Such facilities have flocked to the state for its competitive operating costs, low natural disaster risk and strong fiber infrastructure, among other advantages.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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For one, coordinated destruction of data centers would require simultaneous strikes across dozens of countries, any one of which could refuse and gain massive strategic advantage.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
Noun
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But a future team-up would be a boon to comic book fans.—
Michileen Martin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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The current sales slump is not a boon to buyers, however.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
21 July 2025
Verb
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Mark was disappointed, but the poster defended himself, saying he’s helped before and didn’t want to be taken for granted.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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The oversized, flowy fit also allows for breathability, helping air circulate and keeping you cool.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
Noun
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If the Blue Jays have the assets to get a deal done, the addition of Keller to their rotation may cement them as the favorites in the American League.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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For instance, Circle derived nearly the entirety of revenues and income as reported in 2024 from interest on these reserve assets, but that has the potential to change rapidly.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Living in Barcelona — most players’ homes are by the Mediterranean to the south of the city, near the airport — can be a blessing for a footballer who needs a change of scene.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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If Rinke doesn't get Trump's blessing for Senate, or decides the historical trends make a second run for governor more attractive, his more traditional, middle-of-the-road style and positions could appeal to the Never Trumpers in the Michigan GOP.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Maybe such things avail themselves to people who seek escape … and find it.—
Alann B. Steen,
Outdoor Life,
10 July 2025
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For instance, a multi-tiered rooftop deck provides tenants with panoramic perspectives on the Manhattan skyline, while also affording the opportunity to avail themselves of outdoor conference areas, lounges, a bar and barbecue areas.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Noun
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The stunning teahouse was a gift from Dushanbe, Tajikistan, to its sister city of Boulder.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
1 Aug. 2025
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Neeson’s Drebin receives an electric vehicle as a gift from rich villain Richard Caine (Danny Huston), complete with a charging unit at the police station.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Earlier in the day, Gabbard shared a declassified House Intelligence Committee report, which found the United States intelligence community had no direct evidence Russia wanted to aid President Donald Trump in the 2016 election despite it pushing the claim under Obama’s direction.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
24 July 2025
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With that in mind, the company is working to deploy four super agents—one that’s geared toward customers, another that aids associates, a third that works alongside developers and a fourth that targets Walmart’s partners.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
24 July 2025
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“Benefit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefit. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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