premiums

plural of premium

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of premiums Insurance brokers and benefits consultants get a piece of those premiums. — Tony Lo Sasso, STAT, 29 Oct. 2026 Blue and Gold premiums can cost double for non-union physicians compared to their colleagues, such as dietitians, covered by UPTE. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026 Healthcare costs are the second-largest financial burden for caregivers, including insurance premiums, copayments and payments to hospitals. — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 With premiums expected to rise further and Medicaid work requirements set to begin in January 2027, many Americans are left scrambling for affordable options. — Helen Levy, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2026 For the upcoming year, those dynamics remain a concern, with premiums slated for double-digit increases, although, at 15%, slightly lower than last year. — Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026 Some in this group could face annual premiums of more than $20,000. — John Csiszar, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2026 Insurance premiums spiked tenfold, and freight rates for crude-oil-carrying tankers jumped nearly 40 percent. — Dana Stroul, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2026 The study found that outcomes depend heavily on initial capital, premiums and reliance on borrowing and post-storm assessments. — Kevin M. McCarty, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for premiums
Noun
  • His military awards include six Bronze Star Medals, including one for valor, and a Purple Heart, indicating he was wounded in combat.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Corral’s overriding belief is that quality, awards-chasing, festival-style fare can – and should – also be mainstream.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The $10 game features top prizes of $250,000 and smaller $250 prizes.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Walia’s debut feature took two prizes at the Busan International Film Festival earlier this month.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Over the course of her long career, Curtis, 67, has developed a lengthy résumé in film and television, winning numerous accolades along the way, including an Oscar and an Emmy (she’s been nominated for a Grammy too — there’s still time for an EGOT).
    — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Women who've accepted their past mistakes aren't used to accepting accolades.
    — Noel Brennan, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Eggar landed her breakout role as an abductee in William Wyler’s The Collector (1965), which earned her Best Actress honors at the Golden Globes and Cannes Film Festival, in addition to an Academy Award nomination.
    — Kelly Martinez, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Huerta received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to labor rights and social justice.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026

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“Premiums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premiums. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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