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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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They are largely based on age, not need, with most benefits going to the affluent because they live longer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

It also called for the creation of a council to assess the risks and benefits of proposed data centers and provide input for planners.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Akin endorsed the new bankruptcy plan despite the tighter eligibility criteria and lower survivors’ benefits.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

We can help eligible people maintain their benefits by qualifying for exemptions and ensuring they meet new requirements, perhaps by volunteering.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

His relationship with Hugo has not improved, but Helmuth knows having Hugo's last name, Hübener, will have its benefits.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti