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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An ideological move away from globalization by some countries and the encouragement of reshoring that denudes comparative advantage benefits may also lift prices.
From MarketWatch
There is a five-year Medicaid look-back period to review whether an individual divested themselves of assets in order to qualify for benefits.
From MarketWatch
A series of subsequent orders doubled down on that mission by increasing border patrols External link, suspending some refugee entries External link, and strengthening eligibility checks External link for federal benefits.
From Barron's
Dopamine receptor agonists have shown benefits in the past but often caused side effects because they affected large areas of the brain.
From Science Daily
Despite its widespread use, there had been little scientific research confirming whether these benefits were real or whether the plant was safe.
From Science Daily
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