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
Many early Boomers had defined benefit pensions, more stable work histories, and full Social Security benefits at age 66.
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Dan Doonan, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Because this comes at a time when few workers have access to pensions (and may have tapped their 401ks), career planning for the post-60 crowd takes on a certain urgency.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Zelensky said the victims were struck as pensions were being handed out in the village, which is only a few miles from the front lines.
—Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
They’re typically retired, sitting on pensions and 401(k)s, and may be naive to the techniques favored by con artists and reprobates who run riot on the internet.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
The strike hit as people there gathered to collect their pensions, Zelenskyy said.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
Think child support payments for the parents of young children, think old-age pensions.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 7 Sep. 2025
That means fewer workers to sustain Southeast Asia's fourth-largest economy and heavier pressure on pensions and health care in the decades to come.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Teams in a league need to play by the same set of rules for wages, hours, pensions, health care and other working elements.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Dan Doonan, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Because this comes at a time when few workers have access to pensions (and may have tapped their 401ks), career planning for the post-60 crowd takes on a certain urgency.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Zelensky said the victims were struck as pensions were being handed out in the village, which is only a few miles from the front lines.
—Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
They’re typically retired, sitting on pensions and 401(k)s, and may be naive to the techniques favored by con artists and reprobates who run riot on the internet.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
The strike hit as people there gathered to collect their pensions, Zelenskyy said.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
Think child support payments for the parents of young children, think old-age pensions.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 7 Sep. 2025
That means fewer workers to sustain Southeast Asia's fourth-largest economy and heavier pressure on pensions and health care in the decades to come.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Teams in a league need to play by the same set of rules for wages, hours, pensions, health care and other working elements.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pensions
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In response to rumors and chatter around his future on the team, the forward posted on Instagram, calling out fans who did not appreciate his contributions.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Kraus felt that her contributions to the coverage—a deeper theory as to why Maxwell was used as a scapegoat, with plenty of speculation about the past actions of Bill Clinton—weren’t being sufficiently recognized.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Vengathattil added that hospitals do not need to wait years to see the benefits.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Some clinical trials show short-term weight loss and better blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes,3 but these benefits often plateau within the year.—
Caitlin Pagán,
Verywell Health,
11 Sep. 2025
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But physical gifts, even those as impressive as Metcalf’s, can only take an athlete so far.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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In 2006, Universal Music Group and other major labels settled with New York State for $12 million over traditional payola, where radio stations received payments or expensive gifts in exchange for airplay.—
Jared Brenner,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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ArtStart collects donations of recycled materials and art supplies and sells them back to the public at low prices at its ArtScraps center.—
Kathryn Kovalenko,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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Some donations don’t meet health, safety, or usability standards.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Sep. 2025
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While not all activists are the same, there are many examples of activist directors pressing for an immediate sale of the company, buybacks, special dividends, or asset disposals rather than investments in growth.—
Kai Liekefett,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Tank Bigsby trade The Eagles’ acquisition of running back/kickoff returner Tank Bigsby could pay immediate dividends for the team with Will Shipley sidelined because of an oblique injury.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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And given how the likes of Meta are racing to snap up top talent—sometimes with $100 million bonuses—the loss of key personnel could fatally affect a business’s ability to grow and innovate.—
Tiz Gambacorta,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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For comparison, Paris last summer was the first time Jamaica paid out bonuses at an Olympics.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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From Saison’s signature Welcome Tea — a delicate bundle of eight herbs and flowers that greets every guest—to the meticulous multi-course progression that unfolds with tableside presentations and impeccable attention to detail, dining here isn’t just a meal.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The services include a choir led by music director Sharon Farber, readings and special presentations from media personalities, actors, acting teachers and other industry professionals.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Pensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pensions. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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