benefits 1 of 2

noun

plural of benefit
1
as in advantages
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 blessings
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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benefits

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verb

present tense third-person singular of benefit
as in helps
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 benefits
Noun
Moreno’s involvement and willingness to listen to particularly star-level players had its benefits. — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026 But both fit a category of technology that has some clear benefits, but also clear avenues for abuse. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The Milestone Recognition Program also bestows benefits based on how many days passengers have sailed with the line. — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 Instead, focus on clearly communicating the key benefits in a concise, straightforward and human way. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Last month, hundreds of people who attended the rally in Utah where Kirk was killed filed requests for victim benefits from the state, seeking mental health and trauma support. — Bill Chappell, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026 There are more options today than there were even five years ago and the science on its safety and benefits has evolved substantially from what many of us were taught in training. — Dr. Jessica Shepherd, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026 Rafał Trzaskowski, the liberal candidate, proposed restricting child welfare benefits for Ukrainians. — ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026 As benefits decrease and prices increase, more people have been needing support, including many people who are turning to food pantries for the first time, said Kelly Gough Moran, director of development at Cross-Lines. — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
Ultimately, genetics and talent establish the ceiling, but the evidence suggests a supportive sibling ecosystem helps alchemize raw potential into greatness, and the sibling that benefits most is the one that comes later. — Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Someone needs to own adoption, process compliance, issue resolution and benefits realization. — Thai Vong, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Specifically, desirable difficulties is a term used to describe learning that requires more effort and benefits long-term learning. — Cheryl Maguire, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026 The award benefits the festival’s year-round educational programs and will be bestowed December 10 at a gala at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara. — Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026 Apples also contain multiple types of fiber, including soluble fiber (which promotes healthy cholesterol levels) and insoluble fiber (which benefits digestion), says Elick. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026 Most critics of judicial supremacy stumble over the fact that a strong Court sometimes benefits their side. — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 Net proceeds from the event are being directed to Daisy Chain Fields Fund, which benefits those nonprofits. — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 30 Aug. 2026 There will be two Dan Sullivans on the ballot, which greatly benefits Democrats. — Amber Phillips, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefits
  1. advantages
  2. blessings
  3. helps
  4. assets
  5. boons
  6. avails
  7. bonuses
  8. gifts
Noun
  • Drone teams have several advantages over the artillery systems and armored vehicles traditionally used to deliver fires.
    — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • If the upcoming tests continue to validate the design, the 24-round reusable pod could become one of JR3’s biggest advantages.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of advantages
Noun
  • Sometimes, what would look like to be my biggest mistakes turn out to be my biggest blessings.
    — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Finding the blessings among the challenges has long been a defining trait of Leake’s.
    — Tricia Despres, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of blessings
Verb
  • Continue reading … PARTY FOUL — Jeffries threatens consequences after Dem mutiny helps move anti-socialism bill.
    — , FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The facility, accessible via a walkway past the baggage claim area, helps make room for concourse A to stretch to the west of the terminal where the old rental car lot remains, according to Kathleen Watkins, the airport’s interim director.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of helps
Noun
  • Taiwanese households have a much larger financial cushion than their Korean counterparts, with net financial assets totaling five times GDP, compared to just one times GDP in Korea.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Summary Credit bidding allows judgment creditors to acquire debtor assets at judicial sales by bidding a portion of their outstanding judgment, rather than cash.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of assets
Noun
  • The rewards Gates, ever the optimist, also outlines some major boons the technology holds.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Disney’s live-action remakes have largely been box-office boons for the company, with a few exceptions.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of boons
Verb
  • After the league’s commercial backers have called dibs, the postseason avails begin trading in the upfront; whatever’s left is sold in scatter, and nearly always at a premium over the prices set in the spring bazaar.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2026
  • The best keys are the suites with terraces, offering ample lounging space whenever a rain-free London day avails.
    — Travis Levius, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
Definition of avails
Noun
  • The credit union’s board also approved one-time $50,000 bonuses last year for several SAFE executives for the work required to set the merger in motion, the documents say.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The Yankees parted with Rowland at the end of last season after years of awarding millions in bonuses to international free agents who didn’t pan out, particularly ones from Latin American.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of bonuses
Noun
  • Focus and Blur A procession of gifts and drinks arrive at the reception.
    — Rebecca Suhrawardi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The morality police, which are often accused of extreme policies, recently announced a statewide ban in Sokoto on the use of DJs at events, as well as inappropriate haircuts, extravagant bridal gifts and playing music on public transport.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of gifts

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“Benefits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benefits. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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