benefits

[ben-uh-fits] / ˈbɛn ə fɪts /

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fringe benefit n.
income n.
safety net n.

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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Having seen the benefits of increased tourism this summer, Holt believes the colours are beneficial in terms of keeping the mill viable, and allowing him to keep it open.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

Researchers say the results add to evidence that relatively simple and practical dietary changes may have benefits for mental health.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026

Under SSA rules, you must be receiving your benefits before your wife can claim on your record.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026

The path also could provide recreational benefits to an area that has some of the most limited access to green space in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

Despite the benefits of fire, 150,000 years ago humans were still marginal creatures.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari

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