benefits

[ben-uh-fits] / ˈbɛn ə fɪts /

NOUN

fringe benefit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

compensation package perk perquisite

WEAK

additional benefit allowances employee benefit extra gravy lagniappe perks perquisites plus privilege reward solatium

NOUN

income

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cash compensation earnings interest livelihood pay proceeds profit revenue royalty salary wage

STRONG

assets avails commission dividends drawings gains gravy gross harvest honorarium means net payoff receipts returns

WEAK

bottom line cash flow in the black take-home take-home pay

Antonyms

STRONGEST

debt loss

WEAK

bills expenses

NOUN

safety net

Synonyms

WEAK

buffer government aid insurance level of economic security guaranteed by government parachute precaution precautions preventive measure protection protective umbrella safeguard safety plug safety valve sheet anchor subsidy

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He highlighted that most agreements within the WTO system function well and bring huge benefits to members, including the United States.

From Barron's

My generation crossed the threshold of giving away our privacy long ago, and now nearly 72% of Gen Z women believe their physical well-being benefits from location sharing.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We are deploying these initiatives and beginning to see results,” he said, pointing to early success with Chipotle’s high-protein menu, as well as benefits from its high-efficiency equipment.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many citizens of the former U.S.S.R., especially Belarusian citizens, enjoy special benefits in Poland if they manage to prove Polish ancestry.

From The Wall Street Journal

This contribution is part of a budget that benefits all 12 of the samba schools taking part in the main parade equally.

From Barron's

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