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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Railroads get larger safety benefits if they prioritize spending on upgrades.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

She added that she could "see all the knock on benefits" and described it as a "no brainer".

From BBC • May 17, 2026

But the strategy can also have significant benefits for people who aren’t worried about the estate tax now that the estate tax exemption is at $15 million per person or $30 million for couples.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

But research from the past two decades suggests the amount of exercise needed for meaningful health benefits may be much lower than many assume.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Working in the principal’s office has got its benefits.

From "The Skin I'm In" by Sharon G. Flake

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