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an amount of money that a company or the government pays to a person who is old or sick and no longer works
Her pension arrives in the mail every month. retired people living on their pensions
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Recent Examples of pension
Big money managers, pensions, endowments, and hedge funds are increasingly adding digital assets to their strategies, bringing deeper liquidity and longer investment horizons.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Your pension must be at least $1,073 as a single or $1,666 as a couple.
—Blane Bachelor, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
The airline’s last offer included a 38 percent increase in total compensation, including benefits and pensions, over four years, with a 17.2 percent wage bump over that time.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 19 Aug. 2025
Why Debt Matters High government debt raises interest costs and leaves less fiscal room to respond to shocks just as aging populations push up pension and health outlays.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Your pension must be at least $1,073 as a single or $1,666 as a couple.
—Blane Bachelor, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
The airline’s last offer included a 38 percent increase in total compensation, including benefits and pensions, over four years, with a 17.2 percent wage bump over that time.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 19 Aug. 2025
Why Debt Matters High government debt raises interest costs and leaves less fiscal room to respond to shocks just as aging populations push up pension and health outlays.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pension
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John Tufts Labor Day, a holiday celebrating the contributions of American workers, is almost here.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
26 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile in Denmark, Wegovy-maker Novo Nordisk’s market capitalization eclipsed that of its home nation’s entire GDP in 2024, and the country’s large and growing weight loss drug industry continues to have an outsized contribution to the economy.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
26 Aug. 2025
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This expansion is made possible through a lead gift from the Maguire Foundation.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Another is Jacquemus’ signature and handwritten elements, appearing both on the gift box and on the white linen draped around bottles.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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The vegetables and the whole-wheat spaghetti used at the bottom of the bowl offer lots of benefits.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Spirit said wages and benefits will continue to be paid and honored for those employed by the airline, including contractors.—
Shivansh Tiwary,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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Making the time to reflect and articulate your vision pays great dividends in getting quality ideas during the career change brainstorming process.—
Rebecca Fraser-Thill,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Earlier this year, before announcing the deal with Sycamore, Walgreens suspended its practice of paying cash dividends to stockholders for the first time in 92 years.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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His efforts include monetary donations and support for organizations like 2X Game Changers and Future Healers Kiddos Medical Program.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
2 Sep. 2025
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Thank you to everyone who has contributed in any way – whether through monetary donations, food, flowers, or gifts.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
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This is the first year the county can analyze and present in-depth data on the program, according to a presentation by the DHHS.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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That change is expected to cost Kentucky's general fund an extra $50 million in fiscal year 2027 and $66 million in fiscal year 2028, according to a presentation from State Budget Director John Hicks.—
Hannah Pinski,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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The champion bull rider earns a gold buckle and $1 million bonus.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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There's also a third body involved when contractor Bodgan digs up a bonus set of bones in the cemetery, providing a potential motive for the Ventham killing and creating a third mystery to solve in the process.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The fares include meals and drinks – including alcoholic beverages on board – flights and hotels between cruise segments, Wi-Fi, gratuities and more.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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Tickets are $65 per person (includes tax, gratuity and $3 donation to Forgotten Harvest).—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Pension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pension. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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