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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
Your husband’s Social Security spousal benefit likely was reduced because of the government pension offset.
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Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
That depends on the current benefit received and the amount of the beneficiary's pension.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
This includes $23 trillion in corporate stocks and mutual funds, $18.9 trillion in real estate, and significant holdings in pensions, private businesses, and other assets.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
By July, 1,100 sergeants will have vested their pensions and would be free to retire, said Vallelong, adding that the NYPD hasn’t promoted anyone to sergeant since January.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2025
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Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
That depends on the current benefit received and the amount of the beneficiary's pension.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
This includes $23 trillion in corporate stocks and mutual funds, $18.9 trillion in real estate, and significant holdings in pensions, private businesses, and other assets.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
By July, 1,100 sergeants will have vested their pensions and would be free to retire, said Vallelong, adding that the NYPD hasn’t promoted anyone to sergeant since January.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pension
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In recent years, Latinos have made strides in their contributions to the American economy via entrepreneurship.—
Lyanne Alfaro,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Industry titan Lenny Waronker will receive the Ahmet Ertegun Award for his contributions to the business side of music.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
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But Ed’s gift is like a metaphor for what’s happening in the world.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2025
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Where to Shop Freethinkers General Store Owner Lisa Jenkins handpicks each item for Freethinkers General Store, which sells clothing, jewelry, bags, shoes, and gifts such as candles, games, notebooks, and puzzles.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
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Walking Can Protect Your Heart—And Overall Health Being physically active—whether that’s from walking, working out, gardening, or even doing household chores—offers significant heart-healthy benefits.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
25 Apr. 2025
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For the record, only Congress can change your benefit amount.—
Thomas Hager,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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These assets produce a revenue stream, typically from dividends, interest and realized capital gains.—
Todd L. Ely,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
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Under the income test, a foreign corporation qualifies as a PFIC if 75% or more of its gross income in a tax year originates from passive income (e.g., interest, dividends, etc.).—
Matthew Roberts,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Rather than having the federal government foot the whole bill, in the U.S. public media also relies on $1.3 billion in annual charitable donations from viewers, listeners, corporations and foundations.—
Josh Shepperd,
The Conversation,
2 May 2025
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Greene is trying to make up the difference through donations.—
James Pollard,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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The tobacco era style of Daniels’ Allen & Ginter Mini Autograph card has a museum-like presentation with his signature directly on the card.—
Tyler Holzhammer,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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The students also learn proper knife skills, the importance of measuring correctly and all the steps in recipe and menu preparation and presentation.—
Terri Daxon,
Oc Register,
1 May 2025
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This Weatherman umbrella is sturdy and small, which is a bonus for windy and rainy days.—
Kristy Alpert,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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The last weekend of the month there’s a bonus market to visit on the historic Via Rivarola, called Tipicamente Chiavari, with artisanal and DOP produce.—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Getting life insurance as a veteran In addition to SGLI, families of military personnel killed in the line of duty have access to a $100,000 death gratuity, college scholarships for their children and Social Security survivor benefits for their partner.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
29 Apr. 2025
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Though Beaches is all-inclusive, certain services come at an extra charge, including the spa; gratuities are included, except for butlers, drivers, and spa therapists.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Pension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pension. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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