Definitions

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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Then there are the less tangible benefits of having global reach.

From The Wall Street Journal

The state will also keep an eye out for gifts that could make an individual ineligible to receive benefits.

From MarketWatch

That reflects the benefits of stronger growth and Resources acting as a hedge against higher inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal

AI adoption is currently minimal, with only about 10% of businesses using it in September, and substantial economic benefits may take years to materialize.

From Barron's

Beyond the major AI powers of the U.S. and China, the spending on tech infrastructure mainly benefits a few regions already inside the specialized AI supply chain.

From The Wall Street Journal

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