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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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
Medora Lee, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Strong public education benefits every Cobb homeowner, business owner, parent, grandparent, and student.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Even hobbyists benefit from Dayton's aviation heritage Even the miniature aircraft that can be seen tracing patterns through the sky before landing at the Dayton Wingmasters' airfield at the rear of the Wegerzyn Gardens park in Dayton have benefited from the area's aviation innovation.
—Randy Tucker, USA Today, 15 June 2026
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Noun
If no action's taken, the trust fund that supplements incoming payroll taxes to pay monthly Social Security benefits is projected to be depleted in the last three months of 2032, which would force an immediate across-the-board 22% benefits cut, the latest Board of Trustees report said last week.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Strong public education benefits every Cobb homeowner, business owner, parent, grandparent, and student.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Verb
Penmetsa said Monarch would have benefited from transitioning away from manufacturing sooner rather than later.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Even hobbyists benefit from Dayton's aviation heritage Even the miniature aircraft that can be seen tracing patterns through the sky before landing at the Dayton Wingmasters' airfield at the rear of the Wegerzyn Gardens park in Dayton have benefited from the area's aviation innovation.
—Randy Tucker, USA Today, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefit
Noun
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Toronto took full advantage with 44 points off their takeaways and held on to win 89-86.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 July 2025
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Planar magnetic has many of the advantages of regular dynamic drivers, but with the best aspects of electrostatic headphones, without the massive price premium.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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In the years since, Garter Day has become a particular style boon for Catherine, Princess of Wales.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
15 June 2026
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Rising demand for central processing units as companies increasingly focus on agentic artificial intelligence is a boon for Intel , and is convincing Bank of America to turn from bearish to bullish on the stock.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The sweeping changes will reflect Britain’s values, helping to protect children online while pushing back against the power of big technology companies, Starmer told a press conference.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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But even Jo-Ellen couldn’t help but point out to Alicia that that means cum.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Once the ball starts rolling, the stadium’s altitude — 7,216 feet above sea level — will be one of the biggest assets for the Mexican lineup led by coach Javier Aguirre.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Separate asset-class teams fill each bucket and try to beat individual benchmarks.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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One blessing, Carter said, has been the support of his medical providers.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Ashore, kids might enjoy fruit tastings, watch dragon dance or Apsara performances, visit a silk-weaving village, meet local schoolchildren, or receive a monk's blessing.—
Ashlea Halpern,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Smaller children from a nearby elementary school were availing themselves of climbers, slides, and beams.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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These top-tier members could also avail themselves of a package that included the Carbone Beach experience and, for Centurion card holders, VIP viewing at Hard Rock Stadium’s own premier 72 Club.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
4 May 2026
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The group took in more than $5 million in gifts, grants and contributions from 2020 through 2024, according to its tax returns.—
Haley Parsley,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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That is why a good Father's Day gift can go beyond another shirt, tool set or gift card.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Players are asked to protect Prythian from the villainous King of Hybern by traveling across the kingdom's seven courts (aka the game board) to acquire properties, powers and more to aid in the war.—
Kirsten Acuna,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Recent rescue numbers could’ve been even higher, Yacenda said, but lifeguards have been aided by colder water and the fact that some schools are still in session — meaning crowds have been smaller.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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“Benefit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefit. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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