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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Such facilities have flocked to the state for its competitive operating costs, low natural disaster risk and strong fiber infrastructure, among other advantages.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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What’s the advantage to making a big splash at SDCC for Disney?—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
24 July 2025
Noun
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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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Mark was disappointed, but the poster defended himself, saying he’s helped before and didn’t want to be taken for granted.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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By applying relentless pressure, providing education to the public, and offering alternative solutions, the HFC helped secure significant savings for the American people in the final piece of legislation.—
Kevin Sabet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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If the Blue Jays have the assets to get a deal done, the addition of Keller to their rotation may cement them as the favorites in the American League.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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While superhero films were making a sizeable impression at the box office — and Arad's efforts to make the most of Marvel's assets were profitable — Hollywood hadn't quite cracked the formula for turning out good ones on a consistent basis.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Several players told The Star that the extra week off should be a blessing in the middle of a long season.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
23 July 2025
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If Rinke doesn't get Trump's blessing for Senate, or decides the historical trends make a second run for governor more attractive, his more traditional, middle-of-the-road style and positions could appeal to the Never Trumpers in the Michigan GOP.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
23 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
Noun
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Products to choose from include books, apparel, toys, candy, antiques, jewelry, gifts, accessories, flowers, games, home decor, popcorn and more.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
19 July 2025
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For its 88th birthday, Krispy Kreme is giving customers a gift: a deal on a dozen doughnuts.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
Verb
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Earlier in the day, Gabbard shared a declassified House Intelligence Committee report, which found the United States intelligence community had no direct evidence Russia wanted to aid President Donald Trump in the 2016 election despite it pushing the claim under Obama’s direction.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
24 July 2025
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With that in mind, the company is working to deploy four super agents—one that’s geared toward customers, another that aids associates, a third that works alongside developers and a fourth that targets Walmart’s partners.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
24 July 2025
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“Benefit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefit. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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