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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However, she also noted that any clean energy project should respect Tribal sovereignty, protect cultural and natural resources and ensure equitable benefits.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
After Arizona, the largest loss of participants was in Florida, where less than 16% of recipients lost benefits since July, according to the center’s analysis.
From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026
More broadly, the research supports the idea that the health benefits of plant-rich diets may come not from individual 'super compounds,' but from the way many compounds interact and reinforce each other.
From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026
There could also be potential direct benefits to companies like Micron if the war ends and critical chip-making supplies can flow more easily through the Middle East, analysts note.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026
This is the price we pay for the many benefits of the locked door.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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