Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for living wages
Noun
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The athletes primarily seek to recover unpaid minimum wages as far back as 2016.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 Feb. 2026 -
The social crisis also persists, with minimum wages failing to cover basic living costs and public services showing little improvement.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Rents are rising faster than wages, pushing families, seniors and young people out of their communities.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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The union initiated the strike after the school district and union leaders failed to reach an agreement after months of negotiations on increases in teachers' wages, better health benefits, and more resources and safer conditions for students.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Living wages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/living%20wages. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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