as in deposit
a sum of money set aside for a particular purpose
paid for the computer out of his nest egg
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Recent Examples of nest egg
Braun also helped secure a $200 million catalog deal for Bieber’s songwriting interests, possibly the largest nest egg in music history for an artist under 30.
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Shirley Halperin, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025
In one recent analysis, the site calculated how long a nest egg of $1.5 million would last for a retiree in every state.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 23 June 2025
Therefore, long-term planning can play a crucial role in unlocking the financial flexibility that helps to allow retirees to sleep well at night, free from the fear of depleting their nest egg.
—Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Braun was also involved in a $200 million catalog deal to Hipgnosis Songs (now Recognition Music) for Bieber’s songwriting interests, possibly the largest nest egg in music history for an artist under 30.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
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Shirley Halperin, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025
In one recent analysis, the site calculated how long a nest egg of $1.5 million would last for a retiree in every state.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 23 June 2025
Therefore, long-term planning can play a crucial role in unlocking the financial flexibility that helps to allow retirees to sleep well at night, free from the fear of depleting their nest egg.
—Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Braun was also involved in a $200 million catalog deal to Hipgnosis Songs (now Recognition Music) for Bieber’s songwriting interests, possibly the largest nest egg in music history for an artist under 30.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nest egg
Noun
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What to look for in a savings account Minimum balance requirements: Check if there's a minimum deposit to open the account or to maintain daily to avoid fees.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
8 Aug. 2025
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Next, make an initial deposit with a secure payment method, like a credit card.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The class-action settlement includes a $149 million cash fund for the first breach and a $28 million payout for the second breach.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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That, by the way, doesn’t mean these are bad funds—quite the contrary.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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With much of the budget allocated to reliability upgrades and the replacement of aging hardware, money is being invested in keeping old lines operational.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Pay raises in various union deals added $150 million to the budget.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Nest egg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nest%20egg. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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