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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
That includes those who also collect pensions from state and federal jobs that aren't covered by Social Security, including teachers, police officers and U.S. postal workers.
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Kate Gibson, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2024
Passage was a major victory for advocates who argue the deductions unfairly hurt those who collected pensions but also worked jobs covered by Social Security.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
That, combined with a lifelong pension paying 40% of their salaries after 20 years of service, puts them on track for retirement in their early 40s.
—Mike Winters,tasia Jensen, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
The agency—which has long struggled financially—attributed those losses to factors like retirement pensions and an increase in compensation for some workers.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Kate Gibson, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2024
Passage was a major victory for advocates who argue the deductions unfairly hurt those who collected pensions but also worked jobs covered by Social Security.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
That, combined with a lifelong pension paying 40% of their salaries after 20 years of service, puts them on track for retirement in their early 40s.
—Mike Winters,tasia Jensen, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
The agency—which has long struggled financially—attributed those losses to factors like retirement pensions and an increase in compensation for some workers.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pension
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Danny’s career and contributions to L.A. theater landed him on this year’s list.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Gratitude Perhaps the most important element of this end-of-year message is an expression of gratitude for employees’ contributions to the company’s success this year.Elizabeth Baskin, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Halftime surprise During the break in action, the Magic surprised a local family with a variety of gifts, including a 2025 Kia Sorento X-Line vehicle, a 65-inch TV, $15,000, tickets to Disney and much more.Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
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Holiday gift ideas and advice If your kid wants skin-care gifts for the holidays, here are some risks to consider.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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Musk’s close relationship with Trump has so far been viewed as a benefit for the stock, and the company’s future.Brian Evans, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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In exchange for paying rent, the developer has all the benefits and burdens of ownership for the ground lease term.Joshua Stein, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Deere has hiked its dividend by 145%, most dramatically during wheat’s last big rally.Brett Owens, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Every dollar invested in Morgan yields high dividends for our economy, communities, students and society.David K. Wilson, Baltimore Sun, 16 Dec. 2024
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One in three people were repeat donors on the site, and the average donation amount throughout the year was $77.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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The league runs with the help of donations, volunteers and the city's parks department.Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
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Sasaki has elite stuff, and at just 23 years old, all 30 teams should be going all in with their presentations to try and woo him to their organization.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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This Japanese-centric restaurant offers a distinct dining experience that combines modern and traditional Japanese fare with a highly refined approach to presentation.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The City University of New York has reached a tentative contract agreement with unionized faculty and staff that includes across-the-board raises and a ratification bonus, CUNY and the Professional Staff Congress announced Monday.Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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These include base salaries, percentages of race winnings, performance bonuses, and merchandise sales.Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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More recent data indicates gratuities at sit-down restaurants have been pretty anemic lately.J.J. McCorvey, NBC News, 24 Dec. 2024
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In a nod to the Busy Bee Cafe, which occupied the space before Young Hearts, the restaurant's final bash will offer original Busy Bee menu items, an open bar and a DJ. Tickets, which include gratuity, are $200.Lucille Sherman, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Pension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pension. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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