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
The show depicts the fallout after thieves hold the office workers hostage and steal billions of pounds from people's pensions.
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Rachel Choy, Refinery29, 5 Jan. 2026
The Netherlands is overhauling its pensions to adapt to an aging population and a labor market where people no longer remain with the same employer for their entire working lives.
—Sarah Jacob, Bloomberg, 2 Jan. 2026
But who would steal billions of pounds of ordinary people’s pensions and why?
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 31 Dec. 2025
Georgia does not tax Social Security benefits, though income from annuities, pensions, dividends, and capital gains is taxable.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
But for now, the continent’s capital markets are small and fragmented, with each country maintaining its own rules about everything from insolvency to tax to pensions.
—Douglas Rediker, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2025
At the time, Migration Minister Elma Saiz said Spain needed to add as many as 300,000 taxpaying foreign workers per year to sustain its state benefits, including for pensions, health care and unemployment.
—Suman Naishadham, Fortune, 13 Dec. 2025
This results in fewer workers supporting more retirees—which drags on growth, strains pensions and health care, and hampers long-term innovation and fiscal stability.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Are there other benefits – like pensions, Social Security claiming age or vesting milestones – that might be affected by her departure date?
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Nov. 2025
Rachel Choy, Refinery29, 5 Jan. 2026
The Netherlands is overhauling its pensions to adapt to an aging population and a labor market where people no longer remain with the same employer for their entire working lives.
—Sarah Jacob, Bloomberg, 2 Jan. 2026
But who would steal billions of pounds of ordinary people’s pensions and why?
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 31 Dec. 2025
Georgia does not tax Social Security benefits, though income from annuities, pensions, dividends, and capital gains is taxable.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
But for now, the continent’s capital markets are small and fragmented, with each country maintaining its own rules about everything from insolvency to tax to pensions.
—Douglas Rediker, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2025
At the time, Migration Minister Elma Saiz said Spain needed to add as many as 300,000 taxpaying foreign workers per year to sustain its state benefits, including for pensions, health care and unemployment.
—Suman Naishadham, Fortune, 13 Dec. 2025
This results in fewer workers supporting more retirees—which drags on growth, strains pensions and health care, and hampers long-term innovation and fiscal stability.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Are there other benefits – like pensions, Social Security claiming age or vesting milestones – that might be affected by her departure date?
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pensions
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Centenarians as givers Across the country, many centenarians continue to make meaningful contributions.—
Norman B. Gildin,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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Created in 2019 and initially awarded to its eponym, the Carol Burnett Award is presented to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to television on and off screen.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2026
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Schools would become responsible for paying wages, benefits, and workers' compensation.—
ANDREW DESTIN,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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But propagating roses in winter has major benefits, too—especially for hardwood cuttings which can be difficult to root during the growing season.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte’s Angel Tree program matches children in need with anonymous donors who buy them presents for Christmas, and provides senior citizens with gifts.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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The shop even offers other fun souvenirs like clothing, home décor, and gifts.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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After the campaign collected $1,503,533 from more than 38,500 donations, the organizers posted a note thanking contributors for their generosity.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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Community members can support the campaign through tax-deductible donations administered by the El Dorado Community Foundation, rounding up purchases at the register, or settling membership equity balances.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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That's because, unlike stocks or bonds, gold doesn't generate income through dividends or interest, so its value comes entirely from price appreciation.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
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This, in turn, would allow Wells Fargo, Goldman, and other financial behemoths to lend more and pay higher dividends.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Featuring a knee-high cutoff and a moderate, chunky heel, this classic boot includes thoughtful bonuses like grippy soles for extra traction and noise resistance, an elastic-stretch opening for easy removal, and a water-resistant faux leather exterior that only requires the occasional spot clean.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Jan. 2026
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Good news in the financial and tech sectors mean that end-of-year bonuses are expected to be high, an indicator that bodes well for the secondary wine market.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
4 Jan. 2026
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Immersive multimedia displays and live presentations by experts will have your family observing the skies in a whole new way.—
Josh Roberts,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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The White House expects to make its final presentations to the Commission of Fine Arts in February, and to the National Capitol Planning Commission in March, and will submit its final plan for the project by the end of January, a White House official told ABC News.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Pensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pensions. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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