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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2
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
Sharon Devivo, New York Daily News, 15 July 2025
The work group found the costs of the load increase were greater than any benefits, faculty said.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 18 July 2025
Grieco Automotive Group’s 2025 South Florida School Supply Drive will benefit the Broward Education Foundation.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2025
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Noun
What are the benefits (many) and drawbacks (a few) of this brave new world?
—Sharon Devivo, New York Daily News, 15 July 2025
The work group found the costs of the load increase were greater than any benefits, faculty said.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
Verb
The event will benefit the The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country and Central Texas Community Foundation.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 18 July 2025
Grieco Automotive Group’s 2025 South Florida School Supply Drive will benefit the Broward Education Foundation.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefit
Noun
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Yet Crawley carved out her niche not through aggressive marketing spend but through product innovation that photographs well—a crucial advantage in the Instagram economy.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Analysis by German football correspondent Sebastian Stafford-Bloor Tillman has some advantages.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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In recent years, K-beauty has experienced a boon all over again in the U.S. Brands like Beauty of Joseon, TirTir, Medicube, Anua and Mixsoon have risen to virality on TikTok as a new generation of consumers discover the allure of Korean skin care and makeup.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
15 July 2025
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This kind of growth may seem like a fiscal boon to a town with a modest budget.—
John Emmanuel,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
Verb
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But in some instances, health insurers help cover related costs.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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His 32 homers have helped keep the Dodgers in first place, but he’s hit just three of them during the month of July.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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As covered in previous columns, payable-on-death and transfer-on-death accounts can be appropriate solutions for people with few assets who can’t afford to pay for a living trust.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Instead, gold pieces are viewed as family assets that will only appreciate in value.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Mouse Deals The Razer Viper V2 Pro gaming mouse is a blessing for serious esports players.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 July 2025
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As if that wasn’t romantic enough, Rothschild flew to the United States beforehand to get Hilton's parents, Kathy and Rick Hilton's, blessing.—
Sarah Title,
People.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Maybe such things avail themselves to people who seek escape … and find it.—
Alann B. Steen,
Outdoor Life,
10 July 2025
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For instance, a multi-tiered rooftop deck provides tenants with panoramic perspectives on the Manhattan skyline, while also affording the opportunity to avail themselves of outdoor conference areas, lounges, a bar and barbecue areas.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The choice was a gift from PrettyLittleThing, which did not pay her for the appearance, according to a spokesman for the company.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
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What does the 60% of AGI limit for cash gifts mean?—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
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To aid in future operation and prevent your window from getting stuck again, apply a spray lubricant, such as silicone spray, to the tracks.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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Sami Al-Arian, a former University of South Florida professor who is associated with the Gaza Tribunal, admitted to conspiring to aid the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror group in 2006.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
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“Benefit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefit. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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