as in benefiting
to provide with something useful or desirable
an agreement that profited us all
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Recent Examples of profiting
The brands profiting from that attention, and the employers hiring for it, must decide whether the people behind the screens get to log off, too.
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Ashley Hass,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
The Al-Khayyat family prospered under the previous regime, and some relatives were sanctioned for supporting the government and profiting from the war.
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Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
What’s troubling to Engel is that the president is profiting from it.
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Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
The Kremlin’s strategy has long been to outlast Ukraine in an attritional war profiting from its immense population and large military industry that can sustain a slow, grinding campaign.
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Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Today, the fund is the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund, holding and profiting from more than $2 trillion in stocks, bonds, infrastructure and real estate.
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Ola Morris Innset,
The Dial,
2 June 2026
Further words were exchanged between the stage winner and the chasing teams after the stage, with the breakaway having been accused of profiting from moto drafting.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
Consumer Watchdog, a California consumer advocacy group, says Chevron is profiting heavily while drivers continue paying steep prices.
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Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
By focusing relief on full-time residents while maintaining taxes on second homes, short-term rentals, and commercial properties, the proposal attempts to draw a clear line between living in Florida and profiting from it.
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Brandon Tucker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
Ashley Hass,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
The Al-Khayyat family prospered under the previous regime, and some relatives were sanctioned for supporting the government and profiting from the war.
—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
What’s troubling to Engel is that the president is profiting from it.
—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
The Kremlin’s strategy has long been to outlast Ukraine in an attritional war profiting from its immense population and large military industry that can sustain a slow, grinding campaign.
—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Today, the fund is the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund, holding and profiting from more than $2 trillion in stocks, bonds, infrastructure and real estate.
—
Ola Morris Innset,
The Dial,
2 June 2026
Further words were exchanged between the stage winner and the chasing teams after the stage, with the breakaway having been accused of profiting from moto drafting.
—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
Consumer Watchdog, a California consumer advocacy group, says Chevron is profiting heavily while drivers continue paying steep prices.
—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
By focusing relief on full-time residents while maintaining taxes on second homes, short-term rentals, and commercial properties, the proposal attempts to draw a clear line between living in Florida and profiting from it.
—
Brandon Tucker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for profiting
benefiting
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This certification, based on rigorous new standards, confirms their ability to accurately display creative intent, significantly benefiting home theater enthusiasts as LG Display supplies panels to most major OLED brands.
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Arnold said much of the economic activity generated by WatchFest is benefiting local pubs, restaurants, retailers, and hotels.
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