as in beneficial
promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being
the belief that participation in sports has a benefic influence on a young person
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Recent Examples of benefic
Independently, both Jupiter and Venus are benefic planets that promote love, fortune, and expanded opportunities.
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Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, 14 Aug. 2017
Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, 14 Aug. 2017
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Some research finds that washing up with soap and contaminated water is beneficial too.Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
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This proactive approach not only reduces risks but also lays a strong basis for an open, mutually beneficial relationship that minimizes complexity and maximizes long-term value.Appio Fragoletti, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Francisco has raised a hypothetical to show how the ban affects TikTok, asking the justices to imagine the Chinese government using leverage over Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' international empire to force the Washington Post to write favorable articles about China.Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
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The optics, for the Padres, already were less than favorable.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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In the meantime, our friends at the Cut have put together a helpful guide to helping wildfire victims.Nate Jones, Vulture, 18 Jan. 2025
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But even many of the people who are dealing with some degree of the disorder, end up finding ways to cope and manage by adapting helpful tips and techniques that have often been suggested by a mental health professional.David Oliver, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Benefic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefic. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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