social security
noun
1
: the principle or practice or a program of public provision (as through social insurance or assistance) for the economic security and social welfare of the individual and his or her family
especially,
Social Security
: a U.S. government program established in 1935 to include old-age and survivors insurance, contributions to state unemployment insurance, and old-age assistance
2
: money paid out through a social security program
began collecting social security
Examples of social security in a Sentence
She is living on social security.
He began collecting Social Security checks.
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Avoid sharing personal details like your bank account information or social security number.
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Charles Moss, SPIN, 21 Jan. 2025
This is a free service offered by all credit bureaus to prevent anyone from opening new lines of credit or bank accounts using your social security number.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
The Information may include, but is not limited to, the Potential Finalist’s full name, date of birth, social security number and current address.
—USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
Just weeks before, El Dorado Union High School District suffered a worse breach in which students’ and staff’s social security numbers were compromised alongside other personal information.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 14 Jan. 2025
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Charles Moss, SPIN, 21 Jan. 2025
This is a free service offered by all credit bureaus to prevent anyone from opening new lines of credit or bank accounts using your social security number.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
The Information may include, but is not limited to, the Potential Finalist’s full name, date of birth, social security number and current address.
—USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
Just weeks before, El Dorado Union High School District suffered a worse breach in which students’ and staff’s social security numbers were compromised alongside other personal information.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 14 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for social security
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“Social security.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/social%20security. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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