as in salary
the money paid regularly to a person for labor or services
the wage you earn is more than enough to support us comfortably
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Recent Examples of wages
Essentially, if robots can build houses, grow food, manufacture goods, and even provide services like health care and education at a near-zero cost then wages stop being the mechanism that determines who gets what.
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Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
The contract would be reopened prior to the fourth fiscal year of the agreement, 2028-29, to resolve wages for that budget cycle.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
Some 200,000 gig workers recently protested across the country to call for better wages and conditions.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 13 Jan. 2026
This amounted to medical care, resources to contain the outbreak, and lost wages and productivity from caregivers who stayed home with their children during quarantine.
—Allison Ong, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
Growth at this pace lifts wages, supports jobs and improves living standards.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Council members asked questions about rerouting bus traffic through the site, whether the construction jobs would pay prevailing wages, the amount of public open space available within the project, and the percentage of apartments reserved for low-income tenants.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
The union is seeking higher wages as well as a pay structure that incentivizes staff retention.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
The report also proposed better data for tracking wages and job placements for minorities who complete state training programs.
—Claire Rafford, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
The contract would be reopened prior to the fourth fiscal year of the agreement, 2028-29, to resolve wages for that budget cycle.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
Some 200,000 gig workers recently protested across the country to call for better wages and conditions.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 13 Jan. 2026
This amounted to medical care, resources to contain the outbreak, and lost wages and productivity from caregivers who stayed home with their children during quarantine.
—Allison Ong, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
Growth at this pace lifts wages, supports jobs and improves living standards.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Council members asked questions about rerouting bus traffic through the site, whether the construction jobs would pay prevailing wages, the amount of public open space available within the project, and the percentage of apartments reserved for low-income tenants.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
The union is seeking higher wages as well as a pay structure that incentivizes staff retention.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
The report also proposed better data for tracking wages and job placements for minorities who complete state training programs.
—Claire Rafford, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wages
Noun
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Full salary, nine-to-five job, the perfect spermatozoid to make Diego.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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If owners lock out players in pursuit of a salary cap or other salary restrictions, the 2027 season would be at risk, and the face of sport could disappear along with some or all of the season schedule.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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According to the filing, Pepsi allegedly reinforced that gap by offering Walmart promotional payments, allowances and data-sharing services that were not extended to other retailers.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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The reduced monthly payments can improve affordability for a period until home prices adjust in response to changes in the rates.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Wages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wages. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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