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an amount of money that a company or the government pays to a person who is old or sick and no longer works
Her pension arrives in the mail every month. retired people living on their pensions
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Recent Examples of pension
This new Department of Labor reform has the potential to finally democratize access to the same types of wealth-building investments that Wall Street elites, big university and foundation endowments, and public pensions have long had all to themselves.
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MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
For one, the investor base for private credit is largely made up of institutional investors such as pensions, endowments and sovereign wealth funds that are financially comfortable locking up capital for longer periods of time.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Contact your pensions provider or the Social Security Administration to withhold taxes (or increase your withholding) from your monthly payments.
—Kat Tretina, Sacbee.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Going forward, candidates for city office must address this history — not just potholes, pensions and homelessness.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
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MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
For one, the investor base for private credit is largely made up of institutional investors such as pensions, endowments and sovereign wealth funds that are financially comfortable locking up capital for longer periods of time.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Contact your pensions provider or the Social Security Administration to withhold taxes (or increase your withholding) from your monthly payments.
—Kat Tretina, Sacbee.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Going forward, candidates for city office must address this history — not just potholes, pensions and homelessness.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pension
Noun
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Only a year ago, after all, the Royals got crucial contributions from the bottom of the order — then including Maikel Garcia — to win the second game of the season.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Her contribution was essential due to how well TCU guarded South Carolina’s other guards, Ta’Niya Latson and Tessa Johnson.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For the third game in a row, Towns — a six-time All-Star specifically for his scoring gifts — was invisible on offense in the first half before imposing his will over the second two quarters as the Knicks attempted to punch themselves back into a game.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Horner, a FedEx contract driver, delivered a Christmas gift of Barbies intended for Athena to her father’s house in the city of Paradise.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 31,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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These determine whether technological acceleration remains a source of broad benefit or becomes a source of brittleness vulnerable to attackers, accidents, or concentrated power.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Aging populations Falling birth rates coupled with rising life expectancies result in aging populations, which in turn strain economic growth, healthcare and benefit systems as a smaller pool of working age people are required to support, through taxes, a growing pool of retirees.—
Manuela Castro,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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Counted income includes Social Security benefits, pension payments, IRA payments, property income, alimony, dividends, salary and wages.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2026
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For instance, if the trust receives dividends or sells stocks, the income or capital gains tax burden falls on the grantor, the person who funds the trust.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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While Lentsch didn’t specify how much Protect Wyoming has raised so far, the group is gathering donations.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2026
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Their donations will be boosted by another $40,000 from the 9News Word of Thanks fund, according to an Instagram post from anchor Kyle Clark.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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Its founder and one-man operator, Jack Kavanagh, is trusted for his unvarnished, unbiased presentation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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As Elder noted in his presentation, the forechecker who creates the original turnover often never touches the puck and therefore never gets any credit in a traditional box score.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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The second bedroom has two walk-in closets and its own en-suite bath, while the third bedroom can function as flexible bonus space — office, den or guest room.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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As a bonus, adding a fresh scent to the space creates an instant reset feeling that makes the whole area feel new again.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Tickets for this event are $78 per person, which includes tax, gratuity, and a $3 donation to Keep Growing Detroit.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Tax and gratuity are excluded from the deal, according to the release.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Pension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pension. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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