pensions

noun

plural of pension
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 Mortgages, bonds, annuities, pensions, college savings plans, retirement accounts—the list goes on. — Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026 Apart from outside bets like Chief Whip Jonathan Reynolds and Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander, that leaves Pat McFadden, currently work and pensions secretary, a hugely experienced former Treasury minister. — Ian King, CNBC, 15 July 2026 What emerges is a worsening crisis as pensions consume an ever-rising share of funding, but with some significant variation across the country. — Gregory Kearney, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026 Boosting pensions would widen the unfunded liabilities — in essence a multibillion-dollar unpaid debt — that still plague CalPERS even with the reform. — Dan Walters, Oc Register, 7 July 2026 The aim is to prevent the level of pensions from falling and ward off the need for a big, long-term increase of the levy employees pay into the pension system. — ABC News, 2 July 2026 In addition to manufacturing and other sectors tied to defense, these funds have propped up demand through pensions and cash payments to soldiers and their families. — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 2 July 2026 Traditional defined‑benefit pensions have largely disappeared in favor of Section 401(k) plans. — Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 By establishing minimum federal standards and regulations for private benefit plans, the law aimed to protect workers’ pensions from fraud and mismanagement. — Miranda Yaver, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pensions
  1. contributions
  2. benefits
  3. gifts
  4. donations
  5. dividends
  6. bonuses
  7. presentations
Noun
  • The state ethics commission accused the Georgia Republican Assembly and its political action committee of failing to disclose more than $180,000 of contributions and other violations.
    — David Wickert, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
  • The welcome mat is open for contributions from countries that are on the receiving end of space objects, Sorge advised.
    — Leonard David, Space.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of contributions
Noun
  • To prevent speculation that drives up land price without actual construction, the zoning benefits would be granted only on submission of building-permit applications.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • Communities that see tangible benefits from the installation phase are less likely to block it.
    — Nili Gilbert, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of benefits
Noun
  • Though holiday gifting may not yet be on your radar, keep in mind that the sale is a great opportunity to stock up on gifts for various occasions, stress-free.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
  • Strengthen limitations on gifts and gratuities from vendors doing business with or seeking to do business with the district to board members and their families.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026
Definition of gifts
Noun
  • Meek, without using names, criticized both Jones and Gilbert for donations received from CDR and The Geo Group, companies that have made money off immigration enforcement in Florida.
    — Raisa Habersham July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
  • Thirty beluga whales remained at the facility -- their care funded by donations.
    — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Definition of donations
Noun
  • Over the past decade, the Idaho Lottery has returned increasing dividends nearly every year.
    — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026
  • However, dividends, interest, and capital gains may be subject to taxes.
    — Elizabeth Gravier,Dan Avery, CNBC, 16 July 2026
Definition of dividends
Noun
  • In Indiana, six communities, including Indianapolis, offer up to $19,849 in incentives that vary from cash to golf passes, wellness stipends, and entertainment bonuses.
    — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
  • Pros and cons of bank bonuses Consider the benefits and drawbacks before taking advantage of a new sign-up bonus.
    — Dan Avery, CNBC, 20 July 2026
Definition of bonuses
Noun
  • Sweden’s Petra Fagerström will make her LFW runway debut, while Francesca Lake and Gui Rosa will put on their first LFW presentations.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 20 July 2026
  • In 2009, the Directors’ Guild and the Writers’ Guild objected when the TV Academy revealed a plan to pre-tape award presentations in eight categories before the show.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 17 July 2026
Definition of presentations

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