BENEFITS Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

benefits 1 of 2

noun

plural of benefit

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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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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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

There will be two Dan Sullivans on the ballot, which greatly benefits Democrats. — Amber Phillips, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2026 The biggest change will land next year, when states with SNAP error rates of at least 6% must begin funding a percentage of the food benefits themselves. — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026 By law, once that happens, benefits automatically drop to whatever payroll tax revenue can cover, unless Congress intervenes. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026 Compensation and benefits information Employers should determine the pay range and benefits for the position before posting the job online, even if their jurisdiction doesn't require that information to appear in the advertisement. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 Albania What Albania's Protesters Want Travelers to Understand The Flamingo Revolution continues to raise the question of who benefits from Albania's tourism boom—and what role travelers can play. — Naomi Tomky, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Aug. 2026 Have a plan to roll these out that benefits your team, not just individuals. — Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 That last question, who benefits financially, is one many artists are still asking. — Charlotte Isidore, NPR, 18 Aug. 2026 Here is what doctors and researchers say about who benefits, how much weight to use and where the science actually lands. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for benefits

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

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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

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

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