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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Although forests can provide important environmental benefits, the researchers argue that planting large areas of uniformly dense woodland may not be the best approach when the goal is to restore Europe's native ecosystems.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 7, 2026
Labour ministers have been keen to talk up the potential economic benefits of the agreement, which could be announced at a summit later this month.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
When Canva announced it was laying off 22% of its staff on Tuesday, the severance package included unusual benefits for former employees.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026
Sulforaphane appears promising because its potential benefits extend beyond increasing frataxin levels.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2026
He had even tried to help her with the mountain of paperwork and red tape that had been dumped on them in order to get survivor benefits from the trucking company.
From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin
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