Thesaurus results for PENSIONS

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 After hearing about the pensions and the homes, Reid instructed lawyers to determine whether their clients could contribute toward the cost of their defense. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026 There are real problems — chief among them underwater pensions and an increasing debt load — that rightfully cause concern. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026 Workers helped to close big state budget deficits by accepting concessions in 2009, 2011 and 2017, weakening their pensions and healthcare coverage and freezing wages. — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026 People asked about the election in Moscow responded with mostly basic concerns about pensions and prices. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026 Personnel costs, healthcare, pensions, construction costs, equipment replacement costs, and interest rates continue to rise faster than inflation, the city said in a budget presentation. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026 The fund that determines if NYPD officers get largely tax-free accident disability pensions needs better regulations to make sure the system doesn’t get scammed, the city’s Department of Investigation said in a report released Tuesday. — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026 Asked about how the trade ban would operate, pensions minister Pat McFadden did not give details. — Reuters, NBC news, 8 Sep. 2026 That can include money from Social Security, pensions, annuity, 401(k) withdrawals, part-time work or rental income. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

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Noun

The Italian brand however, previously acknowledged the atelier’s contributions on social media and are bringing Chanakya artisans to an upcoming Harrods pop-up in London to demonstrate craft techniques.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026
Chicago 7th Ward Alderman Greg Mitchell, the main speaker at the unveiling, commended West’s cultural contributions and her legacy as an educator during her tenure at Chicago State University.

— Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of contributions

Noun

Black argued that the investments would ultimately advance US interests abroad and deliver tangible benefits to Americans.

— Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026
When his grandfather was mauled by a leopard caught in a trap set for an impala, however, Mgesi began to feel that the dangers of hunting wildlife outweighed its benefits for humans.

— Juliet Kinsman, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of benefits

Noun

This wasn’t an isolated incident; other concrete gifts that Wilson has accumulated this year now decorate the backyard in Ridgewood, Queens.

— Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026
The new locations will carry toys, collectibles and gifts from brands and entertainment properties including LEGO, Barbie, Hot Wheels, Pokémon and KPop Demon Hunters.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of gifts

Noun

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Dick Guttman Memorial Fund at the Entertainment Industries Foundation, which supports members of the creative community through a variety of philanthropic efforts, including wildfire relief.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026
Brown accepted no donations from Wexner himself, Federal Election Commission records show.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of donations

Noun

Promises of money, DOGE returns, tariff dividends and lower food prices haven’t materialized and won’t.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026
Not just real estate, but dividends from equity holdings, stakes in private businesses, royalties or other income-producing assets.

— Srinivasulu Mupparaju, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of dividends

Noun

Caesars Sportsbook is offering new users a chance to use promo code FOXNEWSDYW to receive 10 profit boost bonuses worth 100% of your winnings.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Channel 4 top brass came in for criticism during layoffs in 2024, when it was revealed its top three earners would accept bonuses.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of bonuses

Noun

The program includes runway shows by nine designers at the Leather Fashion Hub and presentations by five others at Spazio Lineapelle.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Wednesday’s presentations added more voices from inside UC leadership to a debate that so far has been led by math and science faculty pressing for the SAT’s return.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

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