as in wage
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 salary
Just being able to pay regular salaries to soldiers, police, and teachers would provide a bulwark against chaos.
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Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 14 May 2025
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When an X user asked Grok to fact-check the salary information of Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer, Grok responded with a non-sequitur that touched on Musk’s controversial views about South Africa, where he was born and raised.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 14 May 2025
The overall coaching pool salary, Bamford said, will be the highest in the conference by about half a million dollars.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 14 May 2025
The good news for the Kings is that his next contract comes at a time when the salary cap rises from $95.5 million to $113.5 million over the next three seasons.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 14 May 2025
Screenshots of examples were also posted by users across X.
When an X user asked Grok to fact-check the salary information of Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer, Grok responded with a non-sequitur that touched on Musk’s controversial views about South Africa, where he was born and raised.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 14 May 2025
The overall coaching pool salary, Bamford said, will be the highest in the conference by about half a million dollars.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 14 May 2025
The good news for the Kings is that his next contract comes at a time when the salary cap rises from $95.5 million to $113.5 million over the next three seasons.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salary
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No tax on tips, overtime Tipped employees like waiters and hairstylists would be able to claim a new tax deduction for tips through 2028, as could workers who are paid overtime wages.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Another state statute regarding contractors also restricts the city’s ability to impose wage regulations on companies providing services under contract, Fox said.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
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Since taking office, she’s been outspoken about issues surrounding economic mobility, including raising pay for city employees and airport workers.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
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While police and legislators often focus on starting pay for rookies, the amount earned by veteran officers is far higher.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
21 May 2025
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The president also wants to eliminate tax on tips, overtime and Social Security payments.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The letter said the federal agency would request the data through third-party payment processors that contract with states, and would use the data to ensure the integrity of the food assistance program and verify the eligibility of recipients.—
Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
13 May 2025
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“Salary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salary. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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