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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
As of Thursday, the fund’s value was $556 billion, which is enough to cover roughly three quarters of the pension system’s financial obligations.
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William Melhado
july 11, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025
And partly because employers sweetened the pot by providing pensions and not cutting staff on a whim.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 5 July 2025
Anna even dressed as a soldier to fight and later received a government pension for her service.
—Lisa Gutierrez
july 3, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2025
The pension scandal: a quarter-century nightmare The funding squeeze is being felt across every agency as the county projects what will likely be an $8 million to $10 million deficit by the end of 2025, said Matt Fortman, the county's fiscal administrator.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 11 July 2025
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William Melhado
july 11, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025
And partly because employers sweetened the pot by providing pensions and not cutting staff on a whim.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 5 July 2025
Anna even dressed as a soldier to fight and later received a government pension for her service.
—Lisa Gutierrez
july 3, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2025
The pension scandal: a quarter-century nightmare The funding squeeze is being felt across every agency as the county projects what will likely be an $8 million to $10 million deficit by the end of 2025, said Matt Fortman, the county's fiscal administrator.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pension
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But a toddler’s contributions are often clumsy and, like the efforts of my Montessori preschoolers in September, may actually result in more work for the adult—so the adult shoos the child away.—
Christine Carrig,
The Atlantic,
21 July 2025
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Trump is suing the Wall Street Journal for $20 billion over a story about his contribution to Epstein's 50th birthday album.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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For its 88th birthday, Krispy Kreme is giving customers a gift: a deal on a dozen doughnuts.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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Products to choose from include books, apparel, toys, candy, antiques, jewelry, gifts, accessories, flowers, games, home decor, popcorn and more.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
19 July 2025
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Best practices include using a third-party, HIPAA-compliant benefits provider.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Adding Greek yogurt, nut butter, or protein powder to desserts can help satisfy cravings and provide health benefits.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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Corporate automation plus a $3+ trillion spending bender from Uncle Sam is a powerful recipe for higher stock prices and bigger dividends.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Citigroup raised its quarterly dividend to 60 cents per share from 56 cents on July 2, after the latest Federal Reserve stress tests.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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The challenge has pivoted into a nationwide fundraiser for St. Jude Hospital, and the couple celebrated $4 million donations during their stay in Michigan.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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As of Sunday evening, the GoFundMe has taken off, raising more than $151,000 across 4,800 donations.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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This elevates the dish, giving it both a unique and refined presentation.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Some colors even have matching tops, such as this deep chocolate color with a matching blazer for a polished look suitable for work, presentations, and more.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
12 July 2025
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The second bonus is $1 million if Burns appears in more than 70 games in 2025-26, and averages more than 23 minutes of ice time.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Add herbs like rosemary or mint for a bonus fragrance and to incorporate more of your garden.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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Dine Out Lauderdale, Broward County’s recipe for recharging restaurants through the slow summer slump, returns Aug. 1-Sept. 30 with 137 (and counting) eateries selling multi-course lunches and dinners for $35 to $75, minus tax and gratuity.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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For example, the definition may exclude mandatory service fees, such as an automatic gratuity a restaurant might tack on for a large dining party.—
Ana Teresa Solá,Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
18 July 2025
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“Pension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pension. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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