- plural of benefit.
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.
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It cost an average of $2.34 per mile to operate a truck in 2025, and about 44% of that represents driver wages and benefits, according to the American Transportation Research Institute.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
However, Lane said there will be benefits to the decommissioning of the captive bird collection.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
A spokesperson for the company said the development would bring "significant benefits", such as "the delivery of the new road bridge" and by helping "attract much-needed investment, create well-paid jobs and provide new training opportunities".
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
It leaves open how the resulting benefits will be shared among customers, suppliers and shareholders.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
By not repeating them, he will be able to make men feel secure and win them over with the benefits he bestows upon them.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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