as in wages
the money paid regularly to a person for labor or services
signed a contract for a new job with a salary of $60,000 per year
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Recent Examples of salaries
The four are accused of using union funds for salaries and benefits for no-show jobs, luxury international travel, fine dining, vacation payouts and unauthorized loans.
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Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
Milwaukee had the best record in baseball last year, despite one of the lowest cumulative salaries.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
And the pay can be quite lucrative, with technical salaries ranging anywhere from $78,000 to $134,000, according to Indeed.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 2 June 2026
At first-team level, United have typically used the loan market to move players with substantial salaries on the fringes of the squad off their books.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Norwegian salaries tend to be high compared to other countries, at least in traditionally lower-income jobs, but Norwegian households also have some of the highest debt-rates in the world.
—Ola Morris Innset, The Dial, 2 June 2026
Crowds are going out less, as salaries have been reduced for many, and the cost of living continues to rise with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
—Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Districts use those dollars to fund teacher salaries, transportation, maintenance, security, utilities and other operating expenses.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
And county taxpayers are usually resistant to paying higher taxes to fund higher salaries, school construction, etc.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
Milwaukee had the best record in baseball last year, despite one of the lowest cumulative salaries.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
And the pay can be quite lucrative, with technical salaries ranging anywhere from $78,000 to $134,000, according to Indeed.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 2 June 2026
At first-team level, United have typically used the loan market to move players with substantial salaries on the fringes of the squad off their books.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Norwegian salaries tend to be high compared to other countries, at least in traditionally lower-income jobs, but Norwegian households also have some of the highest debt-rates in the world.
—Ola Morris Innset, The Dial, 2 June 2026
Crowds are going out less, as salaries have been reduced for many, and the cost of living continues to rise with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
—Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Districts use those dollars to fund teacher salaries, transportation, maintenance, security, utilities and other operating expenses.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
And county taxpayers are usually resistant to paying higher taxes to fund higher salaries, school construction, etc.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salaries
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The money can help cover medical costs, mental health treatment, lost wages, funeral expenses and more — up to $70,000 in lifetime benefits.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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As The Athletic’s Laurie Whitwell has suggested, another loan to the Catalan club would at least help United alleviate the cost of his wages.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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The bill would roll out several regulations on the industry, including clarifications on player transfers and payments, rules on midseason coach movement, and a ban on professional players from reentering the NCAA.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
3 June 2026
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This free feature will pull in any rent, mortgage, utility and other on-time payments into your credit report, giving it a boost.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Even with premiums, co-pays and deductibles, the federal government cannot afford Medicare-for-some.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
26 May 2026
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The roughly 60-cent-per-gallon state gas tax pays for filling potholes and more serious road repairs and improvements.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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“Salaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salaries. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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