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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

Example Sentences

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The oil majors are still in good shape—and the reopening of the Strait clearly benefits them in the longer term, even if it leaves oil prices depressed in the short term.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

He said McCormick benefits from deep scientific expertise, a sprawling network of global suppliers and a singular focus on flavor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

I plan to delay claiming my own Social Security benefits until at least age 67.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

This allows the executives at DoorDash to extract often-excruciating hours of work from people like Simmons, without having to pay benefits or salaries that direct employees would receive.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

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

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