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something given in recognition of achievement
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Recent Examples of premiums
This is a major driver of home insurance premiums.
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Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
21 June 2026
The problem is that premiums can become detached from any reasonable outcome.
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Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
If this passes, get ready for the $10-per-hour parking meter; tollgates at parks, public beaches and boat ramps, and higher premiums for fire and theft insurance.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
That bill sought to allow insurers to charge different premiums based on age and the state's small businesses to form insurance buying pools, among other reforms.
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Olivia Gieger Vtdigger,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
Proponents of the measure claim the bill will protect consumers from rising insurance costs, but in reality, the bill does nothing to address the factors contributing to higher premiums, such as soaring inflation, higher repair costs, more severe weather and legal system abuse.
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Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
While executives during the hearing blamed rising premiums and said consolidation could help, nurses on the ground pushed back.
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Cassie McGrath,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
Retail prices for coins and bars typically include premiums above the spot price.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
18 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.
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Wei Zhang,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
21 June 2026
The problem is that premiums can become detached from any reasonable outcome.
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Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
If this passes, get ready for the $10-per-hour parking meter; tollgates at parks, public beaches and boat ramps, and higher premiums for fire and theft insurance.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
That bill sought to allow insurers to charge different premiums based on age and the state's small businesses to form insurance buying pools, among other reforms.
—
Olivia Gieger Vtdigger,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
Proponents of the measure claim the bill will protect consumers from rising insurance costs, but in reality, the bill does nothing to address the factors contributing to higher premiums, such as soaring inflation, higher repair costs, more severe weather and legal system abuse.
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Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
While executives during the hearing blamed rising premiums and said consolidation could help, nurses on the ground pushed back.
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Cassie McGrath,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
Retail prices for coins and bars typically include premiums above the spot price.
—
Usa Today,
USA Today,
18 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for premiums
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Somebody needed to step up to at least fill some of the shoes left by Clarke, the only player to ever win three consecutive Electric Play of the Week awards.
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On Monday, OpenAI will host its first-ever Cannes Lions event a few blocks away from the Palais where the awards are given, along the boulevard where the major tech players and ad holding companies have traditionally set up shop to show off to clients.
Noun
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No one won the Mega Millions jackpot or any of the Match 5 prizes.
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Attendees could donate to be added to a raffle to win prizes like local restaurant gift cards, travel equipment or experiences like free Santa Cruz Warriors tickets.
Noun
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Despite a career filled with awards and accolades, his family says fame was never what mattered most to him.
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His past accolades include being honored by the Red Cross and Congress and being awarded the Legion of Merit.
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Sharp earned Big 12 Conference Al-Defensive Team and Big 12 tournament MVP honors as a junior.
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In 2025, the Mavericks selected Cooper Flagg, who won Rookie of the Year honors this past season.
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“Premiums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premiums. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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