as in contributions
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 pensions
Connecticut failed to save properly for pensions for seven decades prior to 2011, racking up tens of billions in unfunded obligations.
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Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
May 1 is a public holiday in many countries to mark International Workers’ Day, or Labor Day, when workers’ unions traditionally rally around wages, pensions, inequality and broader political issues.
—Sylvie Corbet, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Rodríguez did not specify how much of the $240 corresponds to base salary — which determines pensions, severance and other labor benefits — and how much comes from discretionary bonuses that do not count toward long-term compensation.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
May 1 is a public holiday in many countries to mark International Workers’ Day, or Labor Day, when workers’ unions traditionally rally around wages, pensions, inequality and broader political issues.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
The benefit applied retroactively, in some cases boosting pensions by 50%.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
However, the larger issue is pensions, consuming 15%-20% of the General Fund yearly.
—Jacob Mitchell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Pastreich said the agreement also includes family health insurance with no premium sharing and a 15% increase in employee pensions starting in July.
—Doug Williams, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
The countdown has begun to the introduction of new rules on how pensions are treated after someone dies.
—Marc Shoffman, TheWeek, 9 Apr. 2026
Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
May 1 is a public holiday in many countries to mark International Workers’ Day, or Labor Day, when workers’ unions traditionally rally around wages, pensions, inequality and broader political issues.
—Sylvie Corbet, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Rodríguez did not specify how much of the $240 corresponds to base salary — which determines pensions, severance and other labor benefits — and how much comes from discretionary bonuses that do not count toward long-term compensation.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
May 1 is a public holiday in many countries to mark International Workers’ Day, or Labor Day, when workers’ unions traditionally rally around wages, pensions, inequality and broader political issues.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
The benefit applied retroactively, in some cases boosting pensions by 50%.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
However, the larger issue is pensions, consuming 15%-20% of the General Fund yearly.
—Jacob Mitchell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Pastreich said the agreement also includes family health insurance with no premium sharing and a 15% increase in employee pensions starting in July.
—Doug Williams, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
The countdown has begun to the introduction of new rules on how pensions are treated after someone dies.
—Marc Shoffman, TheWeek, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pensions
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The idea would be to replace insurance premiums with personal contributions into bank accounts that can only be spent on medical bills, a friendlier alternative to health savings accounts, which have to be attached to traditional insurance plans.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the historical records of Central Florida, there are names that come up again and again — people whose contributions were essential to the changes that shaped the greater Orlando area for generations to come.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Our expert take The Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express is a low-fee card with generous cash-back rewards and useful ongoing benefits, such as a monthly Disney Bundle credit.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Social Security helps, but for most people, those benefits won't come close to covering the full cost of living comfortably, and that gap tends to widen the longer retirement lasts.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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This happened because Sterling was a man of very rare gifts, starting with a set of pipes that, even in his late 80s, could make the grandest church organ sound like a tinny, old saloon piano.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
6 May 2026
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Finishing college not too long ago (December 2023), grad gifts women actually want is a shopping category that’s still fresh on her mind.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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Birchall testified about the specific donations Musk made to OpenAI, as well as his knowledge about Musk’s multibillion-dollar bid to acquire OpenAI last year.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Rey now competes in the Transplant Games of America, a national event that is held every two years and celebrates organ, eye and tissue donations.—
Lauren Pastrana,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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The latest results arrive as the future of the war and its dividends so far remain uncertain.—
Philissa Cramer,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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In fact, dividends are a durable return factor for stocks, founder Adam Parker said in a recent note.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Two Marriott credit cards have increased welcome bonuses set to expire on May 13, 2026.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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To ensure you don’t miss anything, enable push notifications in order to stay up to date on flash sales and limited-time referral bonuses.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Lunch meetings, work presentations, first dates—this formula aces them all.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
4 May 2026
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These spectacularly expensive exhibitions are known for their extravagant presentations of gorgeous garments.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
4 May 2026
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“Pensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pensions. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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