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an amount of money that a company or the government pays to a person who is old or sick and no longer works
Her pension arrives in the mail every month. retired people living on their pensions
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Recent Examples of pension
The rally is expected to draw educators and municipal workers from across the state as the campaign continues to build pressure for pension reform.
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Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
But Connecticut has used those surpluses to build reserves and whittle down a considerable pension debt that still exceeds $33 billion, according to Lamont’s budget office.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
Wisconsin state law generally protects an individual's earned pension benefits, even in cases of criminal charges.
—Mary Spicuzza, jsonline.com, 5 Jan. 2026
From casual eateries to sit-down restaurants, the service industry was the largest beneficiary of pension spending.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 17 Dec. 2025
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Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
But Connecticut has used those surpluses to build reserves and whittle down a considerable pension debt that still exceeds $33 billion, according to Lamont’s budget office.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
Wisconsin state law generally protects an individual's earned pension benefits, even in cases of criminal charges.
—Mary Spicuzza, jsonline.com, 5 Jan. 2026
From casual eateries to sit-down restaurants, the service industry was the largest beneficiary of pension spending.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 17 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pension
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This exhibit explores the dynamic history of the Latino/Latinx (mostly Mexican American/Chicano) community in Berkeley from 1900 to 2025, highlighting resilience, activism and cultural contributions through photographs, oral histories, archival documents and community artifacts.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Each of the 250th design plates costs $55, which includes a $50 contribution to the Michigan Transportation Fund for road repairs and construction, along with a $5 service fee.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Truwit's gift could offer more Paralympic swimmers the option to compete without having to take on additional work.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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While a watch isn’t a revolutionary gift idea, a Shinola watch is a different story.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
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Zion Canyon Hot Springs, which opened last summer in La Verkin, Utah, offers travelers a restorative escape with 50 pools—from geothermal soaks fed by local springs to cold plunges and mineral baths that replicate the world’s most iconic hot springs and their therapeutic benefits.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Those same preventative measures have benefits beyond the heart, Khan pointed out.—
Dr. Richard Zhang,
ABC News,
21 Jan. 2026
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It’s also been suggested that the dividends arrive in a form other than a check.—
Addy Bink,
The Hill,
12 Jan. 2026
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To become a member, a company must have increased its dividend payout for at least 50 consecutive years.—
Jeff Marks,Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
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After the campaign collected $1,503,533 from more than 38,500 donations, the organizers posted a note thanking contributors for their generosity.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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Community members can support the campaign through tax-deductible donations administered by the El Dorado Community Foundation, rounding up purchases at the register, or settling membership equity balances.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Also part of the program will be a presentation of the Resonator Hall of Fame Awards, designated for the career achievements of producers and engineers.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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The platform meets Criminal Justice Information Systems standards set by the FBI and undergoes regular cybersecurity penetration testing, according to the presentation.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Boutte's ball-tracking is up there with almost any other receiver in the league, and his yards after catch on a slant was a nice bonus.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
20 Jan. 2026
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His 14 fight-night bonus awards in 14 UFC outings can attest to that.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Mamdani’s administration separately took aim at DoorDash and Uber Eats in a report released Tuesday, alleging the food delivery apps cost their workers more than $550 million in tips by requiring customers to pay gratuities after the order checkout process.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Jan. 2026
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Accommodations are consistently upscale, and itineraries include inter-trip flights, meals, transfers, activities, and gratuities, ensuring a seamless, upscale experience.—
Josh Roberts,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Pension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pension. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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