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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But many Arab regimes no longer question Israel’s legitimacy; instead, they seek the benefits of technological and economic cooperation with Israel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Administrators argued that a union would hurt — not help — workers who have complained about pay, hours and benefits amid rising costs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

Broadcom’s AI chip business benefits from custom designs for six customers and its leadership in networking chips for data centers.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

This is the price we pay for the many benefits of the locked door.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

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