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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The proposal comes as Boyle Heights continues to grapple with tensions over displacement and who benefits from development.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026

Past efforts to contain economic risks have faltered, as countries including Germany and Spain still saw benefits in recent years from trade and investment ties with Beijing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

"Spending on debt interest, public services, investment and benefits all increased in May 2026, compared with last May," ONS statistician Tom Davies said.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

The researchers discovered that fewer than 20% of people reached the flavanol intake level associated with heart health benefits.

From Science Daily • Jun. 19, 2026

This is a different trick that has three benefits.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri

benefits

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