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 Pat Dowell, 3rd, and others have called the session for Monday to have the council clarify that the $75 million will go toward the city’s pensions now. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026 In one, he's accused of using a sports betting company to launder fraudulent deductions from government pensions paid to senior citizens. — Matthew Lee, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026 Indeed, international economists, including those at the IMF, are urging Beijing to spend more on basic welfare — medical cover, unemployment benefits, pensions — to boost consumer spending power. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026 In one, he’s accused of using a sports betting company to launder fraudulent deductions from government pensions paid to senior citizens. — Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026 Robots will not force legislators to fund pensions on a sound basis or stop shifting costs onto the next generation. — Judi Willard, Baltimore Sun, 27 Oct. 2026 Nearly a third of its education budget is eaten up by pensions, so its poorer schools are crumbling. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 26 Oct. 2026 In March, the Baltimore County Council passed, but then rescinded, earlier legislation that tied the hikes in salaries to members' pensions, the Banner reported. — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 Cuts are reportedly planned to come from freezing public sector wages and pensions, changes to some employment tax breaks, and restricting local government budgets. — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

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Noun

But aside from Adebayo and Antetokounmpo, there were a few other quality contributions from the Heat’s starting unit.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
He was voted unanimously for all of his amazing contributions.

— Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of contributions

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In 2021, the Biden administration increased SNAP benefits by 21% above inflation, costing $300 billion over the next decade, according to the Economic Policy Innovation Center.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
But Lamont says the consumers are actually paying less this year than last year due to the complicated nuances of the controversial public benefits charges.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of benefits

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Brides and others looking for luxury floral bouquets and gifts will be able to find them at a new floral shop that will open in Folsom.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
According to experts, charities generally are not allowed to accept gifts with specific conditions, unless there is a justifiable reason.

— Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of gifts

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At every stop, Talarico has argued that, for too long, the wealthy and their donations have corrupted politics, and that this corruption has fueled the affordability crisis.

— STEVEN SLOAN, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026
That occurs after life-sustaining care has been withdrawn and now accounts for about half of organ donations.

— Rob Stein, NPR, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of donations

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But since making that promise in November 2025, as of this month, such dividends have yet to materialize.

— Chad de Guzman, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
While the index did not get back to its 2007 peak until March 2013 , an investor who held an S&P 500 index fund from the start of 2008 through 2025, with dividends reinvested, still ended up with more than six times her money.

— Jamie Franco, global macro and cross-asset strategist, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of dividends

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Salaries, bonuses and benefits are necessary for attracting and retaining employees, but they are frequently treated as administrative decisions rather than strategic ones.

— Anthony Mastro, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Incoming CFOs may forfeit equity awards or bonuses from their previous employers, prompting companies to offer cash or equity sign-on packages.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of bonuses

Noun

PowerPoint builds presentations, Outlook manages email, and OneNote keeps notes organized.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026
Guichot said the group remains focused on strengthening brand desirability, as evidenced in its presentations during Paris Fashion Week, which saw its three women’s brands focus on heritage and upscaling materials.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

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