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
Vermont’s has, as well, according to confidential filings from American Equity Investment Life Insurance Co., a big annuity provider in Iowa.
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Gretchen Morgenson, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Carvalho’s salary, unchanged since his initial contract, is $440,000 per year plus a $50,000 annual contribution to a retirement annuity, among other perks.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
This includes providing more flexibility for retiree withdrawals and offering annuity options in their lineups.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 18 May 2026
Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize.
—Staff Reports, The Providence Journal, 15 May 2026
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Gretchen Morgenson, NBC news, 20 May 2026
Carvalho’s salary, unchanged since his initial contract, is $440,000 per year plus a $50,000 annual contribution to a retirement annuity, among other perks.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
This includes providing more flexibility for retiree withdrawals and offering annuity options in their lineups.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 18 May 2026
Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize.
—Staff Reports, The Providence Journal, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annuity
Noun
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Critics described the free permits as subsidies for oil and gas.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The bill does not increase subsidies available to low-income renters and homeowners, or to potential homebuyers.—
Alex Schwartz,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
Noun
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And grants to districts to train teachers or recruit school mental health workers have been discontinued for mentions of diversity in recruitment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Under the new rule, peer review would not be eliminated, but political appointees — not necessarily scientists — would be required to review grants before awards are made.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Support women’s and Olympics sports, securing roster allotments.—
Mike Griffith,
AJC.com,
28 May 2026
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Residents have access to a range of outdoor amenities including wildflower meadows, parkland, orchards, wetlands, ponds, community allotments, play areas and a skatepark.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
21 May 2026
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“Annuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annuity. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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