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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
Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Here’s what to know about the benefits of sending and receiving handwritten cards—and how to make one yourself.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
According to a document sent from UPS to the drivers that was filed with the complaint, drivers would receive a separation package of $125,000, in addition to any pension and healthcare benefits earned.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Carl Smith | Fstop | Getty Images Social Security benefits are typically adjusted every year to keep up with rising prices.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Parents should feel encouraged to ask questions about the risks and benefits of vaccination; that’s part of responsible decision-making.
—Josh M. Shepherd, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Salaries and benefits account for 75% to 80% of all spending.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
The union initiated the strike after the school district and union leaders failed to reach an agreement after months of negotiations on increases in teachers' wages, better health benefits, and more resources and safer conditions for students.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Vachris has also touted the benefits of a diverse workforce.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
While the Belk College of Business predicts 2026 will be a landmark year for North Carolina’s economy, the main concern in District 106 is whether that growth benefits everyday residents.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
The mayor's office has been at the negotiating table throughout the week, providing assistance to the union and district to reach a resolution that benefits both parties.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
The result is a population that feels constantly under threat — yet oddly unable to name who actually benefits from the chaos.
—Joe Palaggi, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
As of January 2026, there is still hotel and vacation rental capacity in A Coruña (which benefits from a new United Airlines direct flight from Newark starting in May), Lugo, Palencia, and León, Castelltort says.
—Ryan Craggs, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Seiberg sees the high cost of housing as the next focus for the administration, which benefits from the ability to take executive actions at the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Final discussions are underway as Colorado moves toward possible changes to how SNAP benefits work in the state.
—Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
But that structure remains undermined by a pension funding system that totally ignores it, benefits wealthier school districts more than poor ones and treats Chicago differently than everyone else.
—John Cullerton, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
The change takes effect April 1 and affects 2,216 people on district health insurance plans, Dildra Martin-Ogburn, director of benefits and employment services, told the Superintendent’s Insurance and Wellness Advisory Committee on Wednesday.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Here’s what to know about the benefits of sending and receiving handwritten cards—and how to make one yourself.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
According to a document sent from UPS to the drivers that was filed with the complaint, drivers would receive a separation package of $125,000, in addition to any pension and healthcare benefits earned.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Carl Smith | Fstop | Getty Images Social Security benefits are typically adjusted every year to keep up with rising prices.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Parents should feel encouraged to ask questions about the risks and benefits of vaccination; that’s part of responsible decision-making.
—Josh M. Shepherd, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Salaries and benefits account for 75% to 80% of all spending.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
The union initiated the strike after the school district and union leaders failed to reach an agreement after months of negotiations on increases in teachers' wages, better health benefits, and more resources and safer conditions for students.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Vachris has also touted the benefits of a diverse workforce.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
Texans want to know where their money is going, that it is being managed responsibly, and that the state’s economic success benefits everyone.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
While the Belk College of Business predicts 2026 will be a landmark year for North Carolina’s economy, the main concern in District 106 is whether that growth benefits everyday residents.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
The mayor's office has been at the negotiating table throughout the week, providing assistance to the union and district to reach a resolution that benefits both parties.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
The result is a population that feels constantly under threat — yet oddly unable to name who actually benefits from the chaos.
—Joe Palaggi, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
As of January 2026, there is still hotel and vacation rental capacity in A Coruña (which benefits from a new United Airlines direct flight from Newark starting in May), Lugo, Palencia, and León, Castelltort says.
—Ryan Craggs, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Seiberg sees the high cost of housing as the next focus for the administration, which benefits from the ability to take executive actions at the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Final discussions are underway as Colorado moves toward possible changes to how SNAP benefits work in the state.
—Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
But that structure remains undermined by a pension funding system that totally ignores it, benefits wealthier school districts more than poor ones and treats Chicago differently than everyone else.
—John Cullerton, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefits
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The group, made up primarily of siblings and some of their cousins, has managed to develop an international following with their short films despite a lack of formal training or much in the way of economic advantages.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, these IRAs have the same tax advantages as standard IRAs.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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Her fiancé, Woodly Sully, says the family is counting its blessings.—
Jamilka Gibson,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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What a year of health and blessings for me this year.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This process helps unlock essential minerals from the rock.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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The Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program primarily helps tax filers with incomes below $69,000, those who are disabled and those who are not proficient in English.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Iran’s military has warned that any attack would be met with an immediate and decisive response, including strikes on US forces and assets in the region.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Management said that about 60% of 2025 capex went toward machine line servers, with the remaining 40% going to longer-duration assets, including data centers (including the physical building) and networking equipment.—
,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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With the various boons, his administration might have also created the condition for a boom in enhanced oil recovery, similar to the earlier one in fracking.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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By the end of a run, players could have as many as 15 boons which, on top of temporary weapon upgrades, blessings from Moon, familiars, and more, creates a dizzying amount of customization that’s almost impossible to intentionally recreate verbatim on the regular.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Paddack can earn an additional $500,000 in performance bonuses, the person said, speaking to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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As the Detroit Free Press reported, salaried GM employees will also get lower bonuses for 2025.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Detroit Free Press,
10 Feb. 2026
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None of these gifts required spending money — just initiative and follow-through.—
Brian Page,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Teens in Relationships The key to exchanging gifts at this young age is to keep things low-key rather than spending a lot of money, according to experts.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
11 Feb. 2026
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Pfizer reinvested its pandemic-era windfalls into a $23 billion spending spree in 2023, targeting new business development opportunities to secure the company’s future.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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In the current environment, carried interest windfalls are increasingly rare, especially for firms that overpaid for companies during the runup in asset values afforded by the easy credit conditions that persisted until 2021.—
Hank Tucker,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Benefits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefits. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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