as in salary
the money paid regularly to a person for labor or services
the stipend you'll receive as an intern will just barely cover your housing costs
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For families who choose to care for their children at home, Khanna said his bill would provide a monthly stipend of $300 per child under the age of three for eligible families opting out of external childcare services.
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Nik Popli, TIME, 26 Sep. 2024
In contrast, foster families receive a stipend of around $4,500 per year from the state to support children separated from their parent, historical research shows.
—Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 22 Sep. 2024
Each fellow receives an $800,000 stipend, with no strings attached.
—News Desk, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
The $400 stipend from work still leaves his family with about $500 to pay on their own each month.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 4 Sep. 2024
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Nik Popli, TIME, 26 Sep. 2024
In contrast, foster families receive a stipend of around $4,500 per year from the state to support children separated from their parent, historical research shows.
—Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 22 Sep. 2024
Each fellow receives an $800,000 stipend, with no strings attached.
—News Desk, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
The $400 stipend from work still leaves his family with about $500 to pay on their own each month.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 4 Sep. 2024
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“Stipend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stipend. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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