as in deposit
a sum of money set aside for a particular purpose
paid for the computer out of his nest egg
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Recent Examples of nest egg
Some lose more than $100,000 to fraud Unfortunately, some people are losing huge chunks of their retirement nest eggs to elaborate ongoing forms of fraud.
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Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 28 Mar. 2026
The goal of the micro-investing platform is to build a long-term nest egg starting with the change most people throw in a jar.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Market jumpiness can serve as a good moment for those nearing the end of their career to make sure their nest egg is prepared for a downturn, Benz said.
—Annie Nova,ryan Ermey, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Many victims lose what amounts to a monthly mortgage payment ‒ and some lose retirement nest eggs.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
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Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 28 Mar. 2026
The goal of the micro-investing platform is to build a long-term nest egg starting with the change most people throw in a jar.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Market jumpiness can serve as a good moment for those nearing the end of their career to make sure their nest egg is prepared for a downturn, Benz said.
—Annie Nova,ryan Ermey, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Many victims lose what amounts to a monthly mortgage payment ‒ and some lose retirement nest eggs.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for nest egg
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nest egg
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Rabell was pressured to sign money transfers and a power of attorney document and pay a $2,000 deposit to an owner, adult protective investigator Eneida Senrra said under oath to Gardner, the Inspector General investigator.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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With Kitty's heart (and deposit) set on New York University, the pair, particularly Min Ho, still have a lot left to sort out.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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But there is some risk the city will need to increase its general fund contribution in the new fiscal year because there are expected to be cuts to state funding.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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The federal program is projected to run short of funds by 2032.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The moody Moon lights up your creativity zone and squares auspicious Jupiter in your 2nd House of Funds, so playful urges may collide with budget reality.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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The district is also looking at how to pay for aging equipment including heating, ventilation and air conditioning, which could require at least $500,000 in budget increases.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Nest egg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nest%20egg. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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