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

Anyone using the device will still be looking at a television screen, so the benefits for children may be more a "compromise to have them get up and moving" alongside it, Nick said.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 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

SpaceX benefits from growing recurring revenue from Starlink, and has an edge over competitors with the cost efficiency that comes with its vertical integration, Moody’s said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

One of the benefits of the costume: concealment.

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby

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