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
Mara Gordon, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
Initially developed to treat type 2 diabetes, the drugs provided benefits in weight loss and cardiovascular health that led to a randomized trial investigating potential kidney benefits.
—Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
Ryan Brennan
march 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
Slow and clogged drains are another source of foul odors and can benefit from an overnight treatment according to Houser.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
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Noun
But for a patient who's 95 and probably has a life expectancy under 10 years, medication side effects can cause immediate harm, while the long-term benefits are less clear.
—Mara Gordon, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
Initially developed to treat type 2 diabetes, the drugs provided benefits in weight loss and cardiovascular health that led to a randomized trial investigating potential kidney benefits.
—Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
Khan is believed to be the first student manager to benefit from tournament NIL deals.
—Ryan Brennan
march 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
Slow and clogged drains are another source of foul odors and can benefit from an overnight treatment according to Houser.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefit
Noun
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And that’s the exact advantage Mansfield Summit’s smothering defense created in the Class 5A Division II state championship.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2026
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Joveljić, along with Stephen Afrifa, set up an insurance goal by Johnsen in the 74th minute for a 2-0 advantage.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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In an ironic tailwind for the time being, the swings in the stock market are actually a boon for Goldman’s trading desk, which pulls in fees by offering clients complex options and swaps in order to hedge their risks.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2026
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Though the Red Sox have veteran lefty Aroldis Chapman in the closer role, this version of Weissert could be a significant boon for the bullpen, should manager Alex Cora find himself in need of a righty closer.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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DeRozan posted season highs of 41 points and 11 assists to help the Sacramento Kings open a four-game homestand with a 116-111 victory over the Utah Jazz before a crowd of 15,132 at Golden 1 Center.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Military planners believe drones could help clear sea mines quickly without putting crews in direct danger.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Mobix Labs highlighted that governments and infrastructure operators are increasingly investing in technologies that can improve situational awareness, detect threats earlier, and protect critical assets, as per the release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Higher rates tend to increase the relative appeal of yielding assets such as government bonds versus non-yielding precious metals like gold.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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With the blessing of Byers and basketball committee chairman Gavitt, the three parties — NCAA, CBS, and the Hyatt — shook hands.—
Bill Hancock,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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The hardcore frontman got married not long ago, so those blessings are definitely bountiful.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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No word on which culinary option he — or his former Condé Nast colleague, Anna Wintour of Vogue, attending for the first time — availed themselves of.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Mar. 2026
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Presidents from both parties have availed themselves of this flexibility.—
Sarah Burns,
The Conversation,
4 Mar. 2026
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If their gifts fall below this threshold, the donor won't get a tax deduction.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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For families Monteverdi welcomes kids with age-appropriate turndown gifts, amenities, and activities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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While discussing current events, and specifically the military conflict with Iran, Reid said that Iranians were justified in disliking the United States due to the 1953 coup in which Iran’s Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh was overthrown, an effort that Great Britain and the United States aided.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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The attack on the Michigan synagogue took place on the same day as a former Army National Guard member who served years in prison for attempting to aid the Islamic State group opened fire on a classroom at Old Dominion University in Virginia, killing one person and wounding two others.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Benefit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefit. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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