benefits

[ben-uh-fits] / ˈbɛn ə fɪts /

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fringe benefit n.
income n.
safety net n.

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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The Postal Service concluded that the cost to the states is outweighed by the benefits of the changes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

"I know players love physical media, and I know there's a lot of benefits in digital media, and I want to make sure people have a choice," Sharma said.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

A review of recent travel studies found that the psychological benefits of a vacation, like improved mood and sleep, don’t vanish the moment you’re back at your desk.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

There may be ancillary benefits for Meta, too.

From Slate ● Aug. 26, 2026

They generate tens of millions of dollars for the Osage, helping to fund their government, educational programs, and health-care benefits.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

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