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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
Stop the $400,000-plus FDNY and $600,000-plus NYPD pension grabs, which are unsustainable and outlandish.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
In an industry whose lifeblood is fresh capital, there are simply too many funds and not enough dollars in pensions, endowments and other institutions to satisfy all of them.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Before voting on that proposal, councilmembers snuck in Bill 40-24 in May 2024 to change how their own pensions will be calculated.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 30 Jan. 2026
Ballot measures could include tax cuts and pension reform for unionized government workers.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
In an industry whose lifeblood is fresh capital, there are simply too many funds and not enough dollars in pensions, endowments and other institutions to satisfy all of them.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Before voting on that proposal, councilmembers snuck in Bill 40-24 in May 2024 to change how their own pensions will be calculated.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 30 Jan. 2026
Ballot measures could include tax cuts and pension reform for unionized government workers.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pension
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That match — equal to half of your retirement contributions up to $2,000 — will be deposited directly into your Roth IRA.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Italy, by contrast, has racked up strong performances in Alpine skiing, luge, speed skating and snowboarding - with unexpected contributions in other sports.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
16 Feb. 2026
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There is a lot of cleansing, mentally and physically, preparing floral arrangements for home and gifts.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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The day usually involves special morning prayers, charity, special meals, family visits, gifts and more.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
17 Feb. 2026
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But the benefits of preschool are well-documented, both developmentally for children and economically for working parents.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Holly varieties are generally dioecious, meaning the female plants have the fruit and benefit from having male plants pollinate them, says Damon Abdi of the Hammond Research Station at Louisiana State University's agricultural center.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
17 Feb. 2026
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ConocoPhillips Oil and gas exploration and production company ConocoPhillips (COP) recently reported its fourth-quarter results and announced a dividend of 84 cents per share for the first quarter.—
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CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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In the past, gold’s inverse interaction with interest rates has been due to the fact that the precious metal does not have yields and does not pay interest or dividends.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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This included clothing donations, beach conservation efforts, community programs in Pedra do Sal, and the preservation of the Brazilian flag painting on Eduardo Jansen Street.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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The retail space is needed to provide the shopping experience for residents coming in during the weeks and the warehouse space is for accepting goods from distribution centers and donations from the community.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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The other grant recipient, Critter Encounters, is a live animal education company that offers up-close animal presentations at schools and private events.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Spain’s muscular presence at this year’s Berlinale and European Film Market was bolstered on Saturday with an inaugural presentation and networking event organized by the Madrid Audiovisual Cluster in collaboration with the Madrid Film Office and Film Madrid Region.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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For athletes without major endorsement deals, medal bonuses can represent a significant financial boost — sometimes the biggest single payday of their careers.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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After the state Legislature cut the university system’s budget by 3% last year to help address the state’s broader budget problem, the CSU reopened its contract with Teamsters Local 2010 and offered the union one-time bonuses instead of the state raises.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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In the ruling, the court noted that Indiana didn’t have a law against gratuity, so the court ruled in Snyder’s favor, Slager said.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Now, the Supreme Court has sharply limited the application of sections 201, both the section on bribery and the section on gratuities.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Pension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pension. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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