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something given in recognition of achievement
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Recent Examples of premiums
Missing it can mean permanently higher premiums and fewer coverage options — a lifelong financial consequence for a timing mistake, as Boomer Benefits describes it.
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Eve Cunningham, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The debate over health insurance in the United States has returned to the forefront as the Affordable Care Act faces political pressure, insurance premiums continue to climb and physicians experience increasing restrictions from insurance companies.
—Wei Zhang, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
Analyst Seth Seifman said in a note that the stock still isn’t cheap — with Kratos trading at 76 times forward earnings — but notes that investors have been awarding high-growth companies in this sector with elevated premiums.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Retail prices for coins and bars typically include premiums above the spot price.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 12 June 2026
All those proposals could backfill the state’s Medi-Cal program without risking an increase in people’s insurance premiums, their supporters say, though opponents argued the tax would hit consumer wallets one way or another.
—Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
More theft claims quite likely will lead to higher insurance premiums, which have already risen sharply in recent years.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
At the same time, domestic refiners are running their plants harder than usual to meet fuel demand and competing for barrels, sending the premiums for US crude delivered in Asia higher relative to available Middle Eastern supplies, according to traders.
—Devika Krishna Kumar, Fortune, 6 June 2026
Finance analysts and insurance coalitions calculated that average 2025 property insurance premiums were between $5,000 and $6,000 in Florida.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
Eve Cunningham, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The debate over health insurance in the United States has returned to the forefront as the Affordable Care Act faces political pressure, insurance premiums continue to climb and physicians experience increasing restrictions from insurance companies.
—Wei Zhang, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
Analyst Seth Seifman said in a note that the stock still isn’t cheap — with Kratos trading at 76 times forward earnings — but notes that investors have been awarding high-growth companies in this sector with elevated premiums.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Retail prices for coins and bars typically include premiums above the spot price.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 12 June 2026
All those proposals could backfill the state’s Medi-Cal program without risking an increase in people’s insurance premiums, their supporters say, though opponents argued the tax would hit consumer wallets one way or another.
—Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
More theft claims quite likely will lead to higher insurance premiums, which have already risen sharply in recent years.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
At the same time, domestic refiners are running their plants harder than usual to meet fuel demand and competing for barrels, sending the premiums for US crude delivered in Asia higher relative to available Middle Eastern supplies, according to traders.
—Devika Krishna Kumar, Fortune, 6 June 2026
Finance analysts and insurance coalitions calculated that average 2025 property insurance premiums were between $5,000 and $6,000 in Florida.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for premiums
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Some chefs who were honored in past years with Outstanding, Emerging or regional Best Chef awards have gone on to become household names, including Alice Waters, Wolfgang Puck, Emeril Lagasse and Bobby Flay.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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On Monday evening the James Beard Foundation announced the winners of its annual restaurant and chef awards — some of the most prestigious dining accolades in the country.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Lottery officials said 64 top prizes remain still up for grabs in the $100,000 Cash Payday game, which debuted in March.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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Scratch-off prizes expire one year from the game's end-sale date.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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On Monday evening the James Beard Foundation announced the winners of its annual restaurant and chef awards — some of the most prestigious dining accolades in the country.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Yet, beneath the accolades lies a persistent fear of not being enough.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Dan Haren—As a pitcher at Pepperdine, Haren won Freshman All-American honors in 1999 from Baseball America and Collegiate Baseball.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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In girls flag football, Szczuka earned first-team All-County honors after helping the Lions (28-0) capture the CIF-SS Division 1 title.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
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“Premiums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premiums. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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