lump sum
noun
: an amount of money that is paid at one time : a single sum of money
The bonus is paid out in a lump sum.
take their winnings as a lump-sum payment
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The winner will collect a lump sum of more than $244 million before taxes.
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Adam Harrington, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Winners of the Millionaire for Life top prize of $1,000,000 a year for life and second prize of $100,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.
—Staff Reports, The Providence Journal, 7 Mar. 2026
The winner collected his prize from the Michigan Lottery headquarters, opting to take a one-time lump sum payment of around $693,000, rather than annuity payments the Lottery said.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The wife paid him a lump sum of $400,000 to purchase a new house in Wiggins.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
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Adam Harrington, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Winners of the Millionaire for Life top prize of $1,000,000 a year for life and second prize of $100,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.
—Staff Reports, The Providence Journal, 7 Mar. 2026
The winner collected his prize from the Michigan Lottery headquarters, opting to take a one-time lump sum payment of around $693,000, rather than annuity payments the Lottery said.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The wife paid him a lump sum of $400,000 to purchase a new house in Wiggins.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
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“Lump sum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lump%20sum. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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