benefits
Americannoun
Usage
What does benefits mean? Benefits are things that are good or advantages, as in One of the benefits of owning a bookstore is I always have something to read.Benefits also refer to items companies give employees beyond payment for work, such as paid vacation time, a pension plan, and discounts on gym memberships.Governments also offer its citizens benefits, usually in the form of money for specific situations or needs. You might receive unemployment benefits when you’re out of work and can’t find a job. A disabled person can receive disability benefits when they are unable to work or to work full time.Benefits are also public entertainment or theatrical events that raise money for charitable causes. Example: Free lunch is one of my company’s biggest benefits.
Example Sentences
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The dollar strengthened following data showing the number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose last week to 208,000, lower than expected.
If a firm shares documents or legal strategies with multiple parties, who benefits and at whose expense?
From his perspective, the question for Democrats is how do they ensure the benefits of AI flow to more people in more places.
When researchers compared exercise with antidepressant medication, they found similar benefits, although the certainty of that evidence was lower.
From Science Daily
“We will not hesitate to prosecute anyone — judges included — who defraud public benefits intended to help those in need.”
From Los Angeles Times
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