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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
First, get both pensions valued.
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Wendy Hickey, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
The law eliminated two decades-old laws − the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) − that reduced Social Security benefits for a portion of retirees who received pension income.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 28 Feb. 2026
Baltimore County Council members want to double their pensions.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 28 Feb. 2026
At the time, the city implemented a 6 % pay cut for firefighters, averaging about $500 per person, to help cover pension costs without increasing taxes.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
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Wendy Hickey, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
The law eliminated two decades-old laws − the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) − that reduced Social Security benefits for a portion of retirees who received pension income.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 28 Feb. 2026
Baltimore County Council members want to double their pensions.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 28 Feb. 2026
At the time, the city implemented a 6 % pay cut for firefighters, averaging about $500 per person, to help cover pension costs without increasing taxes.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pension
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But Doncic, who scored 44 points in the win, was quick to credit the team’s bench contributions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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His contribution was significant enough to earn him co-authorship on the study.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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The gift was designated to further advance and highlight essential and high-level glioblastoma research at UC San Diego, in addition to inspiring others to follow suit and ultimately contribute to this critical and developing area of medical research.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The drone attack killed nine people, including three children, and injured at least eight others as the leader of the Simon Pele gang prepared to distribute gifts to children in the area.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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According to county data, Kirk received a total compensation of $201,062 in 2023, including benefits and overtime.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Attendees said health benefits cut deeply into teachers’ paychecks, exacerbating turnover.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Even for lower-risk patients, a small intervention can pay significant dividends.—
Dawn Koffarnus,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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Encouraging Natural Predators Attracting the natural enemies of moles to your yard might not work overnight but pays great dividends in the long run.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
7 Mar. 2026
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The agreement allegedly called for $5,000 in cash to the council member and a $5,000 donation to an independent expenditure committee aligned with him.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Senate Bill 423 would ban political donations from out-of-state donors if those contributions exceed 50% of the total money raised for a campaign or leadership committee.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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No serious partner will invest the funds needed to prepare a presentation to a city.—
Betty Resch,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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The compensation agreements were approved unanimously last month by the council’s economic development committee with no debate and no presentation to the public.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Revenue hinges on capital gains from investments, bonuses to executives and windfalls from new stock offerings, all of which are grossly unpredictable.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Though compact, it's equipped with storage space, a vanity sink, a flushing toilet, and a shower/bath, which is always a nice bonus in a tiny house.—
Adam Williams
March 10,
New Atlas,
10 Mar. 2026
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Jacqueline Whitmore, international etiquette expert and president of The Protocol School of Palm Beach, tells Southern Living that cruise tipping differs from tipping on land, because most cruise lines automatically charge a daily gratuity per guest.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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The trickle-down effects of inflation have led to higher menu prices, and the increase in gratuity inclusions and service fees have led to tip fatigue.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Pension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pension. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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