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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
Healthcare premiums rose for about 22 million people following the expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies at the end of 2025.
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Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2026
As a result, insurance premiums have soared in the new year for millions of people.
—Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
That’s on top of standard health insurance premiums that families already pay.
—Angela Palermo
february 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Feb. 2026
As a result, insurance premiums are skyrocketing, and millions of people will lose their health care.
—Ana María Archila, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
Gold coins generally carry higher premiums than gold bars, particularly during periods of strong investor demand.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Tens of millions of Americans face potential Medicaid coverage losses, while 20 million more will see sharply higher exchange premiums.
—Robert Pearl, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
The record shows the big bump in premiums is due to Republicans in the House, Senate and White House refusing to extend subsidies for health plans.
—Juan Williams, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, health insurance premiums increased for state employees this year.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2026
As a result, insurance premiums have soared in the new year for millions of people.
—Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
That’s on top of standard health insurance premiums that families already pay.
—Angela Palermo
february 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Feb. 2026
As a result, insurance premiums are skyrocketing, and millions of people will lose their health care.
—Ana María Archila, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
Gold coins generally carry higher premiums than gold bars, particularly during periods of strong investor demand.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Tens of millions of Americans face potential Medicaid coverage losses, while 20 million more will see sharply higher exchange premiums.
—Robert Pearl, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
The record shows the big bump in premiums is due to Republicans in the House, Senate and White House refusing to extend subsidies for health plans.
—Juan Williams, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, health insurance premiums increased for state employees this year.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for premiums
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Kia earned seven awards across different car types for the Kia Niro, Sorento, Sportage (hybrid), Sportage Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), EV9 (electric) and K4 and Sorento (gas).—
Sasha Lekach,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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For the sixth time in 12 weeks, both of the Big East’s weekly awards belong to the UConn women’s basketball team.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2026
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Six-figure top prizes are considered large for the most prominent bass fishing tournaments, like the Bassmaster Classic, which had a $300,000 top prize last year, according to CBS News.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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This office can cash prizes up to $49,999.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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On top of Megadeth’s Grammy accolades and double-platinum record sales, Mustaine beat throat cancer in 2019, holds black belts in taekwondo and karate, and owns a successful winemaking business with his wife and daughter.—
Eli Enis,
Pitchfork,
26 Jan. 2026
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WandaVision earned critical acclaim and numerous accolades, including 23 Emmy nominations and three wins.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Jan. 2026
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Bridgeland Distillery’s cask-finished single malt also took honors, showing how finishing and single malt production are becoming bigger parts of the Canadian landscape.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Stephen graduated with honors from Yale and received a master of fine arts in fiction at New York University.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Premiums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premiums. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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