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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
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Silver does have many of the same benefits gold does, for example, thanks to its ability to hedge against inflation and maintain value when stocks and bonds underperform.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Behind him, center back Daniel Munie has seen the benefits of continuity and tactical clarity.
—Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Cauliflower benefits from cooler, shaded conditions.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
And those who lose benefits would flood both county and private hospital emergency departments, Mitchell said.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
What are the benefits of firm mattresses?
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The remaining $10 million that the developer owes the city as part of the public benefits contribution, which the developer will now spend directly on improvements for the 58-acre park.
—Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Lettuce grows well in partial shade and benefits from cooler temperatures.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Xiarhos says this time around feels different because of a special new Massachusetts vanity license plate that benefits K-9s and their caretakers.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Companion planting is the centuries-old practice of combining plants in the garden in a way that benefits one or both plants.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
The Kremlin is reportedly backing Tehran with satellite targeting, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that a long Gulf war benefits Russia, as rising energy prices replenish Moscow’s coffers.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Who benefits from rising prices?
—Hannah Fingerhut, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Decouple benefits eligibility from full-time hour thresholds.
—Charles Edward Gehrke, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
The practice has yielded its own viable marketplace where, based on a campaign’s performance, everyone benefits.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
DaSilva said that New England also benefits from how storms move up the coast.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
Based on simple human longevity, the typical retiree will collect the most benefits in the long run by claiming the largest possible monthly check.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Silver does have many of the same benefits gold does, for example, thanks to its ability to hedge against inflation and maintain value when stocks and bonds underperform.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Behind him, center back Daniel Munie has seen the benefits of continuity and tactical clarity.
—Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Cauliflower benefits from cooler, shaded conditions.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
And those who lose benefits would flood both county and private hospital emergency departments, Mitchell said.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
What are the benefits of firm mattresses?
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The remaining $10 million that the developer owes the city as part of the public benefits contribution, which the developer will now spend directly on improvements for the 58-acre park.
—Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Lettuce grows well in partial shade and benefits from cooler temperatures.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
Spending money in order to build a system that benefits both individual players and the team as a whole—what a radical idea.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Xiarhos says this time around feels different because of a special new Massachusetts vanity license plate that benefits K-9s and their caretakers.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Companion planting is the centuries-old practice of combining plants in the garden in a way that benefits one or both plants.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
The Kremlin is reportedly backing Tehran with satellite targeting, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that a long Gulf war benefits Russia, as rising energy prices replenish Moscow’s coffers.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Who benefits from rising prices?
—Hannah Fingerhut, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Decouple benefits eligibility from full-time hour thresholds.
—Charles Edward Gehrke, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
The practice has yielded its own viable marketplace where, based on a campaign’s performance, everyone benefits.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
DaSilva said that New England also benefits from how storms move up the coast.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefits
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This approach combines the superior surface properties of tungsten with the structural and economic advantages of other materials.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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Making It All Work Sacramento offers many undeniable advantages, including a vibrant cultural scene and abundant urban forests that are hard to find in many other cities.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Just how blessings work, the reviews are raving of blessings & miracles from this dish.—
Jenny Rosenstrach,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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Pickled foods often accompanied bread during blessings, emphasizing their role as both sustenance and spiritual connection.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Measuring your effort helps your influence authentically grow.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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The drug also helps control glucose levels for people with other types of diabetes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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By the time he gets called, families can be at war over decisions about dad’s house, mom’s assets or grandma’s healthcare.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Holding assets tied to the economy of a single country also counts as concentration.—
Doug Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 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
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And some of the add-ons in laundry rooms can be huge lifestyle boons, like a dog bath station, a mudroom for kids’ shoes and sports gear, or a gift-wrapping station.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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The airline is looking to incentivize its pilots with bonuses to cut down on their aircraft’s fuel consumption from next year.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
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The cast of Netflix’s YA comedy XO, Kitty also tried renegotiating after Season 2 but received nominal bonuses instead, sources said.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For the third game in a row, Towns — a six-time All-Star specifically for his scoring gifts — was invisible on offense in the first half before imposing his will over the second two quarters as the Knicks attempted to punch themselves back into a game.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Save that extra cash for gifts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Two of Wednesday’s three major money Florida Lottery draw games — Florida Lotto, Powerball, Fantasy 5 — brought financial windfalls to three players around the state.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Our pants had been ripped from brush and windfalls, and wads of insulation were hanging out of mine.—
Elwyn "Bud" Myers,
Outdoor Life,
11 Mar. 2026
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