as in subsidy
a sum of money allotted for a specific use by official or formal action
his grandfather's will provided him with an annuity of $5,000 a year to be used for school expenses
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Recent Examples of annuity
With a $4,500 annuity, auto allowance, health insurance and other benefits, the total amount is $201,338, officials said.
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Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Social Security benefits can count toward that income calculation, and lenders may also consider pension payments, retirement account distributions, annuity income, investment earnings or part-time employment income in the process.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
The winning prize is $3,400,000 annuity or $2,016,162 as ticket cash value, according to the CT Lottery.
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Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
For insurance coverage, there are standalone long-term care policies or hybrid options that combine long-term care coverage with life insurance or an annuity.
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Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Social Security benefits can count toward that income calculation, and lenders may also consider pension payments, retirement account distributions, annuity income, investment earnings or part-time employment income in the process.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
The winning prize is $3,400,000 annuity or $2,016,162 as ticket cash value, according to the CT Lottery.
—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
For insurance coverage, there are standalone long-term care policies or hybrid options that combine long-term care coverage with life insurance or an annuity.
—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for annuity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for annuity
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Mirza built a single-entry-point platform that helps workers navigate childcare subsidies, SNAP, WIC, and Medicaid—compressing what can be 16 separate government forms into a single process in some states.
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After the subsidy was slashed to $15 million, Tri-Rail’s management said the railroad would run out of money by mid-2027 if more money was not provided.
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The council eventually approved allocating $20,000 to the town’s sustaining grant program and allowed applicants to amend their proposal to account for the increase funds.
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This story has been updated to correct inaccurate information provided about recipients of In Her Hands grants.
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When the ship makes its maiden voyage in 2027, a certain allotment of cargo space will be reserved for DHL.
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Hoylman-Sigal also said that this allotment fund is aimed to inspire matching donations from private donors, with some $12 million already raised, according to the Times.
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“Annuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annuity. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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