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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Powerball and Mega Millions jackpot winners usually take the lump sum.
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Toni Odejimi, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025
Casarotti opted for the lump sum, valued at more than $571 million, less federal taxes.
—Jennifer Sangalang, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Dec. 2025
With options like home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs), homeowners can gain access to a sizable portion of their equity either via a lump sum or as a revolving line of credit.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
The Tennessee couple chose the lump sum payout in January 2016, totaling just over $327 million before taxes, according to Tennessee Lottery officials.
—Caché McClay, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2025
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Toni Odejimi, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025
Casarotti opted for the lump sum, valued at more than $571 million, less federal taxes.
—Jennifer Sangalang, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Dec. 2025
With options like home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs), homeowners can gain access to a sizable portion of their equity either via a lump sum or as a revolving line of credit.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
The Tennessee couple chose the lump sum payout in January 2016, totaling just over $327 million before taxes, according to Tennessee Lottery officials.
—Caché McClay, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2025
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“Lump sum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lump%20sum. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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