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an amount of money that a company or the government pays to a person who is old or sick and no longer works
Her pension arrives in the mail every month. retired people living on their pensions
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Recent Examples of pension
Others have pensions, which are invested in financial markets for growth.
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Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
Under the regulations in effect in 2024, any survivor benefit you would be entitled to would have been reduced by two-thirds of your pension.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2025
Other assets, including his licensing and management business, aircraft, pensions and loans to his children, total about $120 million.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
These claims include those from Yellow’s largest pension provider, Central States Pension Fund, which now shows $1.7 billion in withdrawal liability and contribution claims.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 1 Apr. 2025
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Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
Under the regulations in effect in 2024, any survivor benefit you would be entitled to would have been reduced by two-thirds of your pension.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2025
Other assets, including his licensing and management business, aircraft, pensions and loans to his children, total about $120 million.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
These claims include those from Yellow’s largest pension provider, Central States Pension Fund, which now shows $1.7 billion in withdrawal liability and contribution claims.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pension
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Dwight, a former U.S. Air Force captain, subsequently became a sculptor well known for his contributions to art and history.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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If the money did go to political causes, the contributions could jeopardize the Hope Florida Foundation’s nonprofit status.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2025
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Absent legislative action, the estate and gift tax exemption will revert to approximately $7 million per person in 2026 (down from nearly $14 million in 2025).—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Scroll on for some of the best gifts for moms ready to be wrapped and passed for Mother's Day.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
13 Apr. 2025
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And sticking with the 2025 standard next year could put benefits for hundreds of thousands of Americans at risk, Ghertner said.—
Arthur Allen,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Hegseth pointed out that China's military has an extensive presence in the area, adding that Beijing's investments in the region are aimed at gaining military advantage and securing economic benefits.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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In the standard Dividend Discount Model, a stock is worth the sum of future dividends, discounted for the time value of money.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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This blend of yield and steady growth offers both immediate income and the prospect of significant dividend increases over time.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Pat McAfee initially praised Travis Kelce for making a $3.3 million donation for the homeless, but the tight end admitted that the report was not true.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The agency negotiated that $10 million of the $67 million would be a donation to the Hope Florida Foundation.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Educational Era Content on social networks has traditionally prioritized speed, simplicity and enticing presentation.—
Rafael Schwarz,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Tasks that once took hours or even days-such as creating presentations, analyzing legal documents or making investments decisions—can now be completed in a fraction of the time, allowing employees to focus on high-value tasks that drive business impact.—
Keren Katz,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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As a bonus for new members, the travel bundle also comes with three months of unlimited streaming access to Pvolve’s library of over 1,500 classes.—
Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
10 Apr. 2025
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In a regulatory filing on Thursday, Lionsgate disclosed that as of April the exec will receive an annual base salary of $1,200,000 with a target annual bonus that’s 85 percent of his base salary.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Masi acknowledges that a ban on service charges and gratuities might hurt the wallets of restaurant workers, but adds that a livable wage is the restaurant’s responsibility — not the diner’s.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2025
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With the exception of spa treatments, pretty much everything on property is included, even gratuities.—
Eve Chen,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Pension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pension. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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