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
Pacific Life offers life insurance, annuity and employee benefits, as well as investment services.
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Brian Gordon, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Additional options to explore include qualified charitable distributions (direct transfers from your IRA to a charity) and qualified longevity annuity contracts, which can provide a lifetime stream of income starting at age 85.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
In practical terms, a fee-only planner has no financial incentive to steer you toward a particular annuity, insurance product, or investment fund.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Another option is to turn your retirement savings into an annuity.
—Brian Baker Cfa, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
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Brian Gordon, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Additional options to explore include qualified charitable distributions (direct transfers from your IRA to a charity) and qualified longevity annuity contracts, which can provide a lifetime stream of income starting at age 85.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
In practical terms, a fee-only planner has no financial incentive to steer you toward a particular annuity, insurance product, or investment fund.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Another option is to turn your retirement savings into an annuity.
—Brian Baker Cfa, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annuity
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Republicans’ stance on pesticides has been a key point of contention in negotiations for the federal Farm Bill, which covers everything from food security programs to farm subsidies.—
Thomas Heaton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The economic subsidy continues to support Rodeo 39 and assist the company in recouping a portion of its significant development costs to help ensure Rodeo 39’s long-term viability.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2026
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There's currently no estimate of how much all the improvements will cost, but the city received a $5 million grant to proceed with the planning and design phases.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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As a charter operator, Urban Prep receives federal grants and per-pupil funding from CPS.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Now, with Jayson Tatum back in the fold and Nikola Vucevic recently reactivated, head coach Joe Mazzulla finally has a complete allotment of players to work with.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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The national average for a per-pupil allotment of $10,000 on the state level here in Texas is just under $7,000.—
Nathalie Marie Palacios,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Annuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annuity. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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