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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
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Paramount has repeatedly touted the benefits of the transaction, and Ellison has attempted to reassure Hollywood’s creative community by promising to put 30 movies a year in theaters.
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Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
Hourly walking breaks appear to strike the best balance between being realistic and providing meaningful health benefits.
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Allison Forsyth,
Health,
30 June 2026
The settlement extends benefits to unidentified third-party claimants who were never parties to the initial lawsuit.
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Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
For super fans, this combination has powerful psychological benefits.
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Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
Starting watermelon seeds indoors offer several benefits like producing a longer, earlier harvest, but the downside is that this method requires lots of room and time commitment.
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Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Fewer studies; benefits appear less consistent.
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Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
26 June 2026
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Tips to Make Your Trimmer Line Last Longer Keeping your line in good shape not only benefits your landscape but also extends the longevity of your weed whacker.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
His Fieramonte Amarone Classico Riserva DOCG hails from a 1,361-foot-high vineyard, which benefits from optimal morning sun, constant air circulation, and pronounced day-to-night temperature variation during the ripening season.
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Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
28 June 2026
That status benefits both Google’s internal AI efforts and helps win outside customers — a lucrative one-two punch that figures into Jim Cramer’s admiration for the stock.
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Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
And this benefits others as well.
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Jd Linville,
Variety,
27 June 2026
The annual event benefits the Eagles Autism Foundation, which supports autism research.
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Charlie Carballo,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
If too many people conclude that the innovation economy only benefits a narrow group of companies and regions, trust in both capitalism and technology will continue to erode.
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Steve Case,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
The proposal comes as Boyle Heights continues to grapple with tensions over displacement and who benefits from development.
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Alejandra Molina,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Noun
On Tuesday, the State Controller’s Office reported that California’s net liability for state retirees’ health and dental benefits is estimated to be $78 billion, which is down $14 billion from last year’s estimate.
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William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Paramount has repeatedly touted the benefits of the transaction, and Ellison has attempted to reassure Hollywood’s creative community by promising to put 30 movies a year in theaters.
—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
Hourly walking breaks appear to strike the best balance between being realistic and providing meaningful health benefits.
—
Allison Forsyth,
Health,
30 June 2026
The settlement extends benefits to unidentified third-party claimants who were never parties to the initial lawsuit.
—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
For super fans, this combination has powerful psychological benefits.
—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
Starting watermelon seeds indoors offer several benefits like producing a longer, earlier harvest, but the downside is that this method requires lots of room and time commitment.
—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Fewer studies; benefits appear less consistent.
—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
26 June 2026
Verb
That competitive environment ultimately benefits Ethiopia far more than exclusive dependence upon any individual partner.
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Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Tips to Make Your Trimmer Line Last Longer Keeping your line in good shape not only benefits your landscape but also extends the longevity of your weed whacker.
—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
His Fieramonte Amarone Classico Riserva DOCG hails from a 1,361-foot-high vineyard, which benefits from optimal morning sun, constant air circulation, and pronounced day-to-night temperature variation during the ripening season.
—
Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
28 June 2026
That status benefits both Google’s internal AI efforts and helps win outside customers — a lucrative one-two punch that figures into Jim Cramer’s admiration for the stock.
—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
And this benefits others as well.
—
Jd Linville,
Variety,
27 June 2026
The annual event benefits the Eagles Autism Foundation, which supports autism research.
—
Charlie Carballo,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
If too many people conclude that the innovation economy only benefits a narrow group of companies and regions, trust in both capitalism and technology will continue to erode.
—
Steve Case,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
The proposal comes as Boyle Heights continues to grapple with tensions over displacement and who benefits from development.
—
Alejandra Molina,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefits
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Good luck with that message in flyover country when the revolutionaries don’t enjoy the advantages of light-turnout primaries.
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Team Mexico will certainly enjoy some home field advantages with the altitude and its fans.
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The blessings of liberty were secured for some, while others were told to wait.
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The jewels were welcomed home in an elaborate ceremony with traditional blessings by Buddhist monks.
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There are growing concerns and confusion over Sacramento's new emergency shelter voucher program that helps homeless families.
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This helps balance immediate compensation needs with longer-term success metrics.
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North Field on Tinian, which was once the busiest airport in the world, was shut down after the war but is undergoing renovation to become an alternate base to Guam as Washington tries to disperse its assets around the region.
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If Washington intends to withdraw forces, assets or capabilities, allies need a roadmap and a timeline.
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This is one of the biggest boons of our studio becoming a part of Netflix.
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The sequel to Supergiant’s popular roguelite stars a new character and all kinds of new gameplay mechanics and magical boons.
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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.
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The best keys are the suites with terraces, offering ample lounging space whenever a rain-free London day avails.
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While award travel inflation is always a factor, many of these bonuses match or exceed all-time best deals for that card.
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Cuban, a minority owner of the Dallas Mavericks, shelled out over $35 million in bonuses to the NBA team’s employees back in 2024.
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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez also asked for no gifts at their Venice wedding, instead telling invitees that donations were being made on their behalf to the UNESCO Venice Office, CORILA and Venice International University.
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Few birthday gifts top the Statue of Liberty, which France commissioned for the centennial of American independence.
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“Benefits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefits. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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