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wage

noun

ˈwāj

as in salary

often wages plural the money paid regularly to a person for labor or services the wage you earn is more than enough to support us comfortably

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Recent Examples of wage Economists have said yearly wage growth needs to fall to 3.5% to align with the Fed’s 2% inflation goal. —

Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024 While the economy has been better in recent years, with higher wage growth, lower inflation, and more affordable goods, unemployment remains low and people’s retirement accounts are flush. —

Gregory J. Rummo, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024 Prices need to come down and wages/incomes need to go up for homebuyers to feel more comfortable jumping into homeownership. —

Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024 On top of that, seafarers’ wages make up a big part of a ship’s operating costs, which are expected to stay high as companies raise salaries in an attempt to attract and retain talent, said Lee. —

Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wage