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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
Margin-sensitivity refers to being focused on fees and net cost efficiency — institutions like pensions and endowments often negotiate hard on management fees, performance fees, and deal terms.
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
The question now is how governments can soften the economic shock as shrinking workforces are left to support ever-larger retiree populations, straining pensions, healthcare systems and social safety nets.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
French pensions consume about a quarter of the state budget.
—Renaud Foucart, Time, 28 Sep. 2025
Generation X was the first to cope without ubiquitous workplace pensions, relying instead on a new savings tool called the 401(k).
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
This reflects the greater depth of US capital markets, supported by large institutional pools such as pensions, endowments, and crossover funds.
—Aman Ghei, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
If the government shuts down next week, veterans will still be able to get their pensions and disability payments.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 27 Sep. 2025
State officials began requiring workers like Allaire to contribute to 401(a) retirement accounts while the state worked to shore up the beleaguered pensions.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
Add generous pensions and benefits that made sense 50 years ago, before 401(k) accounts, but are no longer affordable.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
The question now is how governments can soften the economic shock as shrinking workforces are left to support ever-larger retiree populations, straining pensions, healthcare systems and social safety nets.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
French pensions consume about a quarter of the state budget.
—Renaud Foucart, Time, 28 Sep. 2025
Generation X was the first to cope without ubiquitous workplace pensions, relying instead on a new savings tool called the 401(k).
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
This reflects the greater depth of US capital markets, supported by large institutional pools such as pensions, endowments, and crossover funds.
—Aman Ghei, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
If the government shuts down next week, veterans will still be able to get their pensions and disability payments.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 27 Sep. 2025
State officials began requiring workers like Allaire to contribute to 401(a) retirement accounts while the state worked to shore up the beleaguered pensions.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
Add generous pensions and benefits that made sense 50 years ago, before 401(k) accounts, but are no longer affordable.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pensions
Noun
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The change means crypto gains grow tax-free in ISAs and pension contributions receive tax relief, advantages that direct crypto ownership never provided.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Indeed, Disney’s and Google’s contributions will be noted in a new C-SPAN effort to celebrate the coming 250th birthday of the United States.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Most states pay benefits for a maximum of 26 weeks.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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After that, both new and current WIC beneficiaries will start to see their benefits impacted, especially those in areas without state funds to supplement the loss of federal dollars, Hard said.—
Tesfaye Negussie,
ABC News,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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What insights can gifts, tips and teeth give us?—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Beauty gifts can be hard to give.—
Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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States step in and donations for some relief Several states have taken it into their own hands to see to it that their parks remain open during the federal funding spat, either directly funding the sites themselves or collecting third-party relief to help keep the doors open.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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Organizers said donations will help ease medical and financial burdens for the family during his recovery.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The theory is going to be put to the test in more stringent ways against Philadelphia on Sunday and beyond, but an adjustment made before Denver’s 28-3 Week 4 win appears to have paid immediate dividends for the two backs and for Denver’s offense overall.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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At the time, these stocks were selling at a deep discount, while he was attracted to their reliable dividends and their diversified, cash-generative businesses.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Under the newer terms, the union would see their signing bonuses cut, which amount to $500 to $1,000 per employee.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Oct. 2025
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Government and nonprofit employers would not be eligible for the tax credit, even if offering bonuses to their newlywed employees.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Everyone was buzzing about unexpected creative directions and the boldness of some presentations.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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That includes research presentations on hip-hop, identity and activism, interactive workshops in education and creative practice, and a freestyle dance battle.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Pensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pensions. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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