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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Understanding why others use VPNs can help you assess whether these benefits align with your own needs.

From Salon

Momentum was building and fans were beginning to see the benefits of their star signing, but a thigh injury against Athletic Club in December left him injured and recovering for another two months.

From BBC

Future research will examine how these supplements perform in people who already have specific health conditions to better understand their potential benefits.

From Science Daily

Researchers found that the mental health benefits of reducing TV time were strongest for middle-aged adults, while the effects were smaller in younger and older groups.

From Science Daily

Mercedes-Benz expects earnings to significantly improve this year as it benefits from new model launches and a group-wide effort to boost competitiveness.

From The Wall Street Journal

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