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 ability to influence turbulent energy flow could eventually provide practical benefits in a variety of fields.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

Even lesser-known stocks are reaping the benefits from speculative trading, too, as AI excitement spreads.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

However, the researchers also found that doing more than two hours of strength training per week didn't really deliver any extra benefits.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The startup, an eco-friendly digital banking company boasting fossil fuel-free investments, carbon offsets for gas purchases, and a debit card with cash-back benefits for shopping at clean companies, was founded by Sanberg and Andrei Cherny.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

You cannot fathom the benefits I have reaped here in Maryland.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland

benefits

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