as in deposits
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 eggs
Some investors worry how such a giant company losing so much money could affect their nest eggs, but most analysts say don't worry.
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Medora Lee,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
In both countries, the cost of living has climbed faster than wages and pensions, eroding the spending power of even relatively healthy nest eggs.
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Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
Older age brackets tend to have larger nest eggs, but even workers who are nearing retirement often fall short.
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Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
America’s retirement savings system has been frozen in place for the past 20 years, leaving workers with limited options for growing their nest eggs even as innovation transformed the investing landscape.
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MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Some lose more than $100,000 to fraud Unfortunately, some people are losing huge chunks of their retirement nest eggs to elaborate ongoing forms of fraud.
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Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
28 Mar. 2026
Workers ages 18 to 49 with student loans have nest eggs about 20% smaller than those of their debt-free counterparts, with an average balance of $58,000 versus $72,000.
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Annie Nova,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
In Hawaii and New York, residents are projected to have higher than average retirement incomes, but higher than average expenses or longer lifespans due to things like diets and access to health care may mean those nest eggs won’t last long enough.
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Roxana Popescu,
Mercury News,
29 Aug. 2025
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
In both countries, the cost of living has climbed faster than wages and pensions, eroding the spending power of even relatively healthy nest eggs.
—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
Older age brackets tend to have larger nest eggs, but even workers who are nearing retirement often fall short.
—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
America’s retirement savings system has been frozen in place for the past 20 years, leaving workers with limited options for growing their nest eggs even as innovation transformed the investing landscape.
—
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Some lose more than $100,000 to fraud Unfortunately, some people are losing huge chunks of their retirement nest eggs to elaborate ongoing forms of fraud.
—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
28 Mar. 2026
Workers ages 18 to 49 with student loans have nest eggs about 20% smaller than those of their debt-free counterparts, with an average balance of $58,000 versus $72,000.
—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
In Hawaii and New York, residents are projected to have higher than average retirement incomes, but higher than average expenses or longer lifespans due to things like diets and access to health care may mean those nest eggs won’t last long enough.
—
Roxana Popescu,
Mercury News,
29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nest eggs
Noun
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The reservations required refundable $50 deposits, but the orders will come with $300 nonrefundable down payments.
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Children born between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2028 are eligible for a $1,000 seed investment from the Treasury Department, with accounts opening for additional deposits on July 4—the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Noun
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Some of those leftover funds are now going towards wildfire mitigation projects.
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The Rule of 55 and 72(t) allows some Americans early access to their retrement funds, experts said.
Noun
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Some put it toward their general budgets, while others target specific needs.
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Witnesses described the difficulties and pain these prices were causing motorists, as well as the pressure on family budgets.
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“Nest eggs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nest%20eggs. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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