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someone who inherits something when someone dies
He named his only child as the beneficiary on his life insurance policy.
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Recent Examples of beneficiaries
The amount beneficiaries receive varies based on several factors, including the number of people filing.
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Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 4 Apr. 2026
If Social Security reserves run out as currently projected around 2033, beneficiaries will face an automatic cut of 23 percent, with potentially more to come if inaction continues.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Without congressional action, beneficiaries could face cuts of up to 24% in their payments, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Adam and Lorca Cohen each collected $18 million directly from the sale, Kory collected $7 million, and the balance went to the family trust, of which Adam and Lorca are the beneficiaries.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 3 Apr. 2026
Minerd is also accused of paying kickbacks to beneficiaries in exchange for being able to list them as patients, according to investigators.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Depending on the state where the trust is held, it can be terminated altogether if the beneficiaries consent, returning the assets to the parents.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
The owner paid beneficiaries and marketers for referring purported hospice patients to her company.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Thoughtful modernization means refining payment methodology while ensuring rates reflect real-world costs — implemented carefully, with a clear picture of downstream effects on beneficiaries.
—Joe Hardy, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 4 Apr. 2026
If Social Security reserves run out as currently projected around 2033, beneficiaries will face an automatic cut of 23 percent, with potentially more to come if inaction continues.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Without congressional action, beneficiaries could face cuts of up to 24% in their payments, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Adam and Lorca Cohen each collected $18 million directly from the sale, Kory collected $7 million, and the balance went to the family trust, of which Adam and Lorca are the beneficiaries.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 3 Apr. 2026
Minerd is also accused of paying kickbacks to beneficiaries in exchange for being able to list them as patients, according to investigators.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Depending on the state where the trust is held, it can be terminated altogether if the beneficiaries consent, returning the assets to the parents.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
The owner paid beneficiaries and marketers for referring purported hospice patients to her company.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Thoughtful modernization means refining payment methodology while ensuring rates reflect real-world costs — implemented carefully, with a clear picture of downstream effects on beneficiaries.
—Joe Hardy, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beneficiaries
Noun
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The comments follow remarks from Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío, who indicated the government could offer a lump-sum compensation package to American claimants.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Two of the claimants were complainants who gave evidence during Spacey's 2023 criminal trial in London, where the now 66-year-old actor was acquitted of all charges.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Additionally, only about 2,000 pieces of furniture were returned to survivors or heirs.—
Shannon Fogg,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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In certain cases, heirs will no longer need a probate court order if the total value of the property is $7,500 or less.—
CBS News Atlanta Staff,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Beneficiaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beneficiaries. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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