as in subsidy
a sum of money allotted for a specific use by official or formal action
his grandfather's will provided him with an annuity of $5,000 a year to be used for school expenses
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Recent Examples of annuity
Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize.
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Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
20 June 2026
Just 22% of California households are receiving retirement income, such as pensions, annuities or retirement account distributions, the analysis found.
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Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Social Security benefits can count toward that income calculation, and lenders may also consider pension payments, retirement account distributions, annuity income, investment earnings or part-time employment income in the process.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
With a $4,500 annuity, auto allowance, health insurance and other benefits, the total amount is $201,338, officials said.
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Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
20 June 2026
Just 22% of California households are receiving retirement income, such as pensions, annuities or retirement account distributions, the analysis found.
—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Social Security benefits can count toward that income calculation, and lenders may also consider pension payments, retirement account distributions, annuity income, investment earnings or part-time employment income in the process.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
With a $4,500 annuity, auto allowance, health insurance and other benefits, the total amount is $201,338, officials said.
—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for annuity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for annuity
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Mirza built a single-entry-point platform that helps workers navigate childcare subsidies, SNAP, WIC, and Medicaid—compressing what can be 16 separate government forms into a single process in some states.
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After the subsidy was slashed to $15 million, Tri-Rail’s management said the railroad would run out of money by mid-2027 if more money was not provided.
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Last month, the garden celebrated its 30th anniversary and received a sizable grant from City Council member Eunisses Hernandez’s first-district office.
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Adults juggling classes and full-time jobs or family responsibilities may need to rely more heavily on grants, employer tuition assistance and private student loans from lenders who accept part-time students.
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When the ship makes its maiden voyage in 2027, a certain allotment of cargo space will be reserved for DHL.
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Hoylman-Sigal also said that this allotment fund is aimed to inspire matching donations from private donors, with some $12 million already raised, according to the Times.
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“Annuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annuity. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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