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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
Beyond the more traditional spending on pensions and health care, the government also funds some unusual benefits.
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Ana Nicolaci Da Costa, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Likewise, the United Mine Workers of America has fought to hold coal companies to their pension and health care obligations toward retired and sick miners whose work fueled the country and made companies rich.
—The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2025
America has funded the Ukrainian government, Ukrainian pensions, and Ukrainian businesses during this entire stupid war that America should have nothing to do with.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
The pension wrapper offers additional advantages for long-term crypto investors.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2025
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Ana Nicolaci Da Costa, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Likewise, the United Mine Workers of America has fought to hold coal companies to their pension and health care obligations toward retired and sick miners whose work fueled the country and made companies rich.
—The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2025
America has funded the Ukrainian government, Ukrainian pensions, and Ukrainian businesses during this entire stupid war that America should have nothing to do with.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
The pension wrapper offers additional advantages for long-term crypto investors.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pension
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Keaton’s contributions to her look in Annie Hall caused a conflict with the film’s costume designer, Ruth Morley, who initially envisioned a character who wasn’t so fully formed from a style perspective.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Oct. 2025
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But perhaps some of his biggest contributions came off the ice.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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The gift was made by the Reuben Foundation, a charitable organization established by billionaire brothers and art collectors David and Simon Reuben, who made their fortunes in Russian aluminum and real estate.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
15 Oct. 2025
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After ending up with about 4% of the tech giant, she’s given away $19 billion in gifts to more than 2,000 nonprofits over the past five years.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Social Security Administration will continue to issue retirement and disability benefits, but will furlough 12% of its staff and pause marketing campaigns, according to the agency’s shutdown plan.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
12 Oct. 2025
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Other benefits — like health insurance or leave policies — are also unequally distributed.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Spurs don’t owe that money back; ENIC would only be able to recoup it via dividends, which Spurs don’t pay, or via an eventual sale of the club.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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So much of our reporting hinges on the opportunities created by Africa’s demographic dividend compared with the West’s ageing populations.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Tickets are available for a $20 donation.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Belt said much of the museum’s donations go toward maintaining the 124-year-old wooden building that sits right next to a river in a very humid city.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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While brainstorming solutions over coffee with a colleague, Oram realized a genetic test could offer clues for people with a less clear presentation of the disease.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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At this year's Upfront advertising presentations, some companies, including Amazon's Prime Video, noted the recent success of podcast content as creators sign multimillion dollar deals and garner millions of followers and views.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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Here’s where to look and how to make the most of this meteor shower, with bonus advice for the Leonids and Geminids, which might yield more meteors-per-hour, but won’t be as bright as the Orionids!—
Big Think,
Big Think,
13 Oct. 2025
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With 23 songs, the album features Janet Jackson, Megan Thee Stallion, Selena Gomez, Lizzo, Summer Walker, and Tyla, with a bonus track featuring Latto.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Drinks outside mealtimes, as well as extras like laundry and gratuities, are charged separately.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
8 Oct. 2025
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The short answer is tipping isn’t expected at most all-inclusive resorts, as gratuities are typically included in the overall price of your package.—
Elliott Harrell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Pension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pension. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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