as in fiscal
of or relating to money, banking, or investments
the financial world was watching the stock market closely
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Recent Examples of financial
While many retirees focus on market crashes or poor investment returns as their biggest worry, financial experts warn that the slow, steady rise in the cost of living may actually pose a greater danger — one that can stretch across decades and leave retirees struggling to keep up.
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Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
In this hypothetical future, AI agents rapidly replace software engineers, financial advisors, and middle management.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
What starts as a small practice can grow into healthy money habits, turning into big savings and steady financial growth.
—Layla Melendez, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Sue Bishop, executive vice president of corporate affairs at Synchrony, said the company trains providers on how to responsibly talk to patients about CareCredit, including checking for insurance coverage or other financial assistance options first.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2026
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Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
In this hypothetical future, AI agents rapidly replace software engineers, financial advisors, and middle management.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
What starts as a small practice can grow into healthy money habits, turning into big savings and steady financial growth.
—Layla Melendez, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Sue Bishop, executive vice president of corporate affairs at Synchrony, said the company trains providers on how to responsibly talk to patients about CareCredit, including checking for insurance coverage or other financial assistance options first.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for financial
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Contributions to the Bush Center totaled $41 million in fiscal 2024 were up 52% from the previous year, but that included a one-time significant endowment pledge from a donor’s estate.—
Cheryl Hall,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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At a time when Maryland faces structural deficits and credit concerns, fiscal accuracy is not optional.—
J.B. Jennings,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Feb. 2026
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The research model addresses economic coordination challenges and suggests a pathway to sustainable, profitable e‑waste recycling that strengthens domestic mineral supply.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
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Ongoing trend Ukraine and Russia aren't alone in experiencing declining fertility and birth rates — the trend can be seen in a variety of European and Asia countries — and the decreases can be down to several factors, from career and lifestyle choices to economic constraints.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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In addition to the retrin of the dog, the lawsuit seeks monetary deamages based on a claim of larceny.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Polls conducted online, in return for monetary rewards, can try to find demographically balanced respondents, but the problem of wariness about giving answers that are critical of the regime remains.—
Elizaveta Gaufman,
The Conversation,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Financial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/financial. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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