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something given in recognition of achievement
encouraging Girl Scouts to sell more cookies by offering premiums
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Recent Examples of premiums
The premiums charged were not actuarially determined, similar insurance options were available more cheaply on the open insurance market, the premiums were not negotiated at arm's length, and the taxpayer's operating business was motivated to pay higher premiums so as to realize greater deductions.
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Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
That frustration rings especially true in Colorado, where insurance premiums have been climbing thanks to escalating wildfire and weather risks, a concern the Hippo report identifies as a major pressure point across the Mountain region.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
On average, new EV premiums — the extra amount paid compared with an ICE vehicle — dropped to a record low of $5,800 in March, according to Cox Automotive.
—Carlie Procell, USA Today, 9 May 2026
This includes dental, prescription drug expenses and health care premiums.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
My health care plan will cap prescription drug spending, create a public option to bring down premiums, and eliminate medical debt for low-income Californians.
—Antonio Villaraigosa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Colorado insurers say health care premiums could increase by hundreds of dollars in 2027.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 2 May 2026
These massive corporations are raising premiums, canceling coverage and fighting our claims every step of the way.
—Jane Kim, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
One such benefit, hospital-surgical-medical care premiums for the surviving spouse of a retired worker, or as would be Michele’s case, a worker eligible for retirement benefits at the time of his death, were negotiated into the contracts soon after Clara’s arrival in America.
—Jackie Charniga, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
That frustration rings especially true in Colorado, where insurance premiums have been climbing thanks to escalating wildfire and weather risks, a concern the Hippo report identifies as a major pressure point across the Mountain region.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
On average, new EV premiums — the extra amount paid compared with an ICE vehicle — dropped to a record low of $5,800 in March, according to Cox Automotive.
—Carlie Procell, USA Today, 9 May 2026
This includes dental, prescription drug expenses and health care premiums.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
My health care plan will cap prescription drug spending, create a public option to bring down premiums, and eliminate medical debt for low-income Californians.
—Antonio Villaraigosa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Colorado insurers say health care premiums could increase by hundreds of dollars in 2027.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 2 May 2026
These massive corporations are raising premiums, canceling coverage and fighting our claims every step of the way.
—Jane Kim, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
One such benefit, hospital-surgical-medical care premiums for the surviving spouse of a retired worker, or as would be Michele’s case, a worker eligible for retirement benefits at the time of his death, were negotiated into the contracts soon after Clara’s arrival in America.
—Jackie Charniga, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for premiums
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Throughout the evening, honorees including Charles Melton, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Jet Li and Simu Liu took the stage to accept awards for their efforts to improve representation in Hollywood.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Although the juror will make the final selections for what’s in the show and who gets awards, Jarvis will render his opinion if asked.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Also supported are arts funders including the Cleveland Arts Prize, which, in turn, doles out annual $10,000 prizes to visual artists as well as writers, musicians, dancers, and other creatives.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
12 May 2026
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The prizes were trips to faraway places.—
Francesco Pacifico,
The Dial,
12 May 2026
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But Attenborough has had to accept the accolades this week as scientists, politicians and conservationists celebrated the man who has brought frolicking gorillas, breaching whales and tiny poisonous frogs into living rooms around the world for more than 70 years.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Old race photos, accolades and team pictures once placed him among the nation's top riders.—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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One of the world’s highest dining honors has been awarded to six fine dining restaurants in North Carolina — including one in Charlotte.—
Drew Jackson,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2026
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Names, degrees and honors appear below as provided by the respective schools.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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“Premiums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premiums. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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