as in inheritances
something that is or may be inherited
left small bequests to all of her nieces and nephews
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Recent Examples of bequests
Generally speaking, people shouldn’t be asking for bequests for themselves.
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Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bequests
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From an estate planning perspective, the liquidity generated from an ESOP transaction can help equalize inheritances, reduce estate tax exposure, and diversify a family’s concentrated wealth.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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This transit can bring financial opportunities such as inheritances, collaborations, or joint investments.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
24 Aug. 2025
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In America, the Rockefellers and Carnegies ensured their legacies would be synonymous with high culture by funding museums and concert halls.—
Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Aldridge, who has long engaged with Black archives and feminist legacies, saw the potential to frame Butler’s world-building alongside California’s history.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Bequests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bequests. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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