pay into
verb
paid into; paying into; pays into
chiefly US
: to put money into (a fund or account)
Each month she pays into an account that can be used for medical expenses.
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Social Security payment amounts are determined by several factors, including age of retirement, the amount paid into Social Security, and the number of years paid into Social Security.
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Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
4 July 2026
The aim is to prevent the level of pensions from falling and ward off the need for a big, long-term increase of the levy employees pay into the pension system.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
Social Security survivor benefits can pay eligible spouses, former spouses, children and dependent parents of a worker who paid into the system.
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Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Pension fund explained For decades, county workers have paid into a pension plan with the expectation of a steady income in retirement.
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Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
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Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
4 July 2026
The aim is to prevent the level of pensions from falling and ward off the need for a big, long-term increase of the levy employees pay into the pension system.
—
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Social Security survivor benefits can pay eligible spouses, former spouses, children and dependent parents of a worker who paid into the system.
—
Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Pension fund explained For decades, county workers have paid into a pension plan with the expectation of a steady income in retirement.
—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
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“Pay into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pay%20into. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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