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something given in recognition of achievement
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Recent Examples of premiums
Catastrophic plans are designed to protect consumers from very high medical costs in the event of serious illness or injury while having lower monthly premiums.
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Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
But Hassett expressed hesitation about Democrats’ top demand – that expiring health care subsidies in the Affordable Care Act are extended to keep insurance premiums from increasing.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Total premiums have risen over 24% since 2019 and are widely expected to surge next year.
—NPR, 20 Oct. 2025
The Democrats refusing to vote to open the government without an extension to health care subsidies set to expire in December, as premiums for millions of Americans are about to skyrocket without a deal.
—ABC News, 19 Oct. 2025
The size of the Social Security increase retirees receive will depend on the size of their Medicare Part B premiums, which are typically deducted directly from benefit checks.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Obamacare insurance plan premiums are set to spike with the new year, and no place stands to be more affected than Miami-Dade County, which has the largest percentage of residents in the country getting healthcare discounts through the marketplace.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Insurance premiums have surged in states like Florida and California that have seen more natural disasters, contributing to the increase in ownership costs.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
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
Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
But Hassett expressed hesitation about Democrats’ top demand – that expiring health care subsidies in the Affordable Care Act are extended to keep insurance premiums from increasing.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Total premiums have risen over 24% since 2019 and are widely expected to surge next year.
—NPR, 20 Oct. 2025
The Democrats refusing to vote to open the government without an extension to health care subsidies set to expire in December, as premiums for millions of Americans are about to skyrocket without a deal.
—ABC News, 19 Oct. 2025
The size of the Social Security increase retirees receive will depend on the size of their Medicare Part B premiums, which are typically deducted directly from benefit checks.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Obamacare insurance plan premiums are set to spike with the new year, and no place stands to be more affected than Miami-Dade County, which has the largest percentage of residents in the country getting healthcare discounts through the marketplace.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Insurance premiums have surged in states like Florida and California that have seen more natural disasters, contributing to the increase in ownership costs.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
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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Bugonia, the latest from Yorgos Lanthimos, had a great opening weekend as awards season hopefuls including It Was Just An Accident and The Mastermind saw solid expansions at the specialty box office.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
26 Oct. 2025
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Some of Sovereign's wines have even won international awards and competitions.—
Lauren Green,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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There will be a costume contest starting at midnight in Room7, exclusive drink offerings and a chance to win $2000 in cash and prizes.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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There will also be a costume contest with prizes.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Oct. 2025
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Federal investigation reveals wide criminal net Browse the website of Chen’s Prince Group, and the company’s public image is one of charitable endeavors, business accolades and awards for corporate social responsibility initiatives, large donations to anti-Covid efforts, and education programs.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Awarded writers and filmmakers received accolades from industry partners including AMC Networks, Enderby Entertainment, Josephson Entertainment and the Writers Guild of America East.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Walk of Fame honors artists and music industry professionals who have made a significant impact on Nashville.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 Oct. 2025
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Our annual IndieWire Critics Survey out of the Cannes Film Festival awarded that film top honors (out of all the films at Cannes) as well.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Premiums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premiums. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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