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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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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
Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
In exchange for paying rent, the developer has all the benefits and burdens of ownership for the ground lease term.
—Joshua Stein, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Increasing healthy carbohydrates may benefit sports performance, energy levels, and metabolic health.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The perks of being an emergency backup goalie or a player on a training camp tryout
Relevant CBA sections: Exhibit 17 and 17-A and Page 47 of MOU
Players invited to training camp on a tryout (PTO or ATO) are entitled to certain benefits.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
In exchange for paying rent, the developer has all the benefits and burdens of ownership for the ground lease term.
—Joshua Stein, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
The donations directly benefit individuals impacted by the fires in Palisades, Altadena and across California providing critical aid where needed.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Increasing healthy carbohydrates may benefit sports performance, energy levels, and metabolic health.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefit
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That actually worked to Naperville North’s advantage.Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
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Sensing that this dad was open to being chatted up, Colvin sat next to him and tried to use raw honesty to his advantage.Brendan I. Koerner, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2025
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The shutdown of the TikTok app in the United States would be a boon to rival platforms including Meta’s Instagram, Google’s YouTube and Snapchat.Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
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Having a megadonor in your corner to entice the nation's best recruit will be a massive boon for Michigan and anyone else who is able to follow suit.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2025
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That helped law enforcement make the unusual traffic stop more than an hour later.Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
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Drinking three or more cups of green tea per day may help protect the brain from cognitive decline and dementia, according to a recent study from Japan.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Make your business run without you: follow this guide Don’t create an asset that’s really a liability.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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In another case, a tax preparer took total control of all the assets of a 65-year-old client.LEW SICHELMAN, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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Bob’s loss is catastrophic but his legacy is a blessing and will endure for many more generations.Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 12 Jan. 2025
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The scene took a year and a half to manifest, as Gracey needed the blessing of the Westminster City Council, the Crown Estate (Regent Street is royal land) and permission to close a bus route for four nights.Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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Amazon said the last day of the benefit is Jan. 31 and customers can continue to avail the service until then.Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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From February, couples who both choose to avail themselves of this leave will see their leave periods extended to 18 months each, spread across up to four periods.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Includes gifts for your wedding party, party favors for all guests, and welcome bags for friends who've traveled abroad for your big day.Virginia Van Zanten, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
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This applies to all financial gifts in a tax year, not just contributions to 529 plans.Robert Cole, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Jinger hopes that her new book, People Pleaser, helps others realize their own issues with the matter to aid in their respective journeys to resolve the problem.Dory Jackson, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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It’s supposed to aid in lymphatic stimulation along with soothing inflammation.Lisa DeSantis, Glamour, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Benefit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefit. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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