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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 have also suggested every claimant should have a diagnosis for a condition before applying for benefits, with more frequent and rigorous reassessment of those on sickness benefits.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

The basis for that optimism is that the CBO projections are based on the assumption that Social Security trust funds will be fully funded and thus able to pay full benefits scheduled under current law.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

“The financial benefits of this transaction are small,” analyst Jason Bazinet of Citi Research wrote in a note to clients.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

By fostering these collaborative models, we ensure that South Florida’s growth benefits the entire community, providing every child the chance to see the future clearly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

The financial benefits of becoming a permanent resident would also finally ease the burden of college tuition on my parents.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi