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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
Johnson requested Martinez step back from his role as CPS CEO after refusing to take out a $300 million loan to cover the costs of the teachers contract and a pension payment for nonteacher school staff.
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Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
The Social Security Fairness Act expanded benefits for millions by eliminating two federal policies that barred employees with a public pension from collecting their full benefits under the federal retirement program and that reduced benefits for those workers' surviving spouses and family members.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2025
Nate Hoskin, founder and lead adviser at Hoskin Capital, says relying on the Social Security system or traditional pensions no longer feels like a safe option for his young clients.
—Tatiana Walk-Morris, Vox, 20 Feb. 2025
Its annual pension contribution has soared to more than $500 million – another obligation that is adding to the city’s fiscal woes.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
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Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
The Social Security Fairness Act expanded benefits for millions by eliminating two federal policies that barred employees with a public pension from collecting their full benefits under the federal retirement program and that reduced benefits for those workers' surviving spouses and family members.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2025
Nate Hoskin, founder and lead adviser at Hoskin Capital, says relying on the Social Security system or traditional pensions no longer feels like a safe option for his young clients.
—Tatiana Walk-Morris, Vox, 20 Feb. 2025
Its annual pension contribution has soared to more than $500 million – another obligation that is adding to the city’s fiscal woes.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pension
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In the continued fight for racial justice and amid reinvigorated efforts to erase Black contributions to American history, Wells would urge activists to be steadfast in speaking truth into the world and advocating relentlessly for a more racially just America.—
Amy Gais / Made by History,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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In 1995, she was honored at the inaugural AFTRA/SAG Latino/Hispanic Heritage Celebration, where Ricardo Montalbán recognized Del Rey’s groundbreaking work and contributions to the entertainment industry.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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Thanks to the Warren and Augusta Hume Foundation gift, the program will be free in the fall of 2025.—
Lauren Smith,
Orlando Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2025
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Starmer presented Trump with a significant gift ahead of his trip, announcing on Tuesday that Britain would hike its defense spending to 2.5% by 2027, and to 3% by the middle of the next decade.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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Today, the vision has grown into Shared Economy Services (SES), a benefits company poised to upend the traditional labor market.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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This surge is likely attributed to robust performance from initiatives like the AliExpress Choice program, which offers free shipping and additional benefits.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Trump floats social media idea at Saudi summit What has House Speaker Mike Johnson said about DOGE dividend checks?—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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This dividend grower, which has boosted its payout by 149% over the past decade, is selling off on tariff sizzle.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Store chain Fred Meyer, which will get a $100,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket, announced a $50,000 donation to the Oregon Food Bank.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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The company also demonstrates its commitment to the first responder community through charitable initiatives, including a $2 million donation to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and over $1 million to the American Red Cross to support communities affected by recent Los Angeles wildfires.—
Maribel Lopez,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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There are also times when the presentation of the credits alone has some sort of meaning tied to the film.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The full production team for the presentation also includes associate producers Nobu Matsukura, Shin Yamada, Yu Anne Ando, Ryohei Otani, and Yumi.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2025
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As a bonus, this serum can also help visibly plump up your complexion, improve facial contours and reduce the appearance of fine lines.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
21 Feb. 2025
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Years ago, Cleveland GM Andrew Berry pushed Garrett’s cap hits into the future by prorating Garrett’s bonuses.—
Jacob Robinson,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Margaritaville at Sea is the latest cruise line to raise its gratuity rates.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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As a candidate, Trump first announced the idea of ending gratuity taxes during a rally in June in Las Vegas.—
Will Weissert and Thomas Beaumont,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Pension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pension. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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