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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
His income included $1,300 from Social Security and $5 a month pension.
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Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 17 Sep. 2025
According to the memorandum, West Park is one of only three municipalities that pay for commissioners’ insurance benefits and one of three municipalities that pay commissioners a pension.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
However, it should be noted that retirees must work for at least 42 years to receive the country’s full state pension.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Fewer than 10 percent of major-league players reach the 10 years of service time required to receive full pension benefits.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
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Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 17 Sep. 2025
According to the memorandum, West Park is one of only three municipalities that pay for commissioners’ insurance benefits and one of three municipalities that pay commissioners a pension.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
However, it should be noted that retirees must work for at least 42 years to receive the country’s full state pension.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Fewer than 10 percent of major-league players reach the 10 years of service time required to receive full pension benefits.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pension
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Both countries discussed accelerating working-level consultations to ensure work visas are issued appropriately in recognition of Korean workers’ contributions.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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The core of this potent lineup has been intact for over a decade, with the strength of each band member’s musical contributions on full display over the course of nearly two hours on stage in Chicago.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Safe seats are a gift to politicians and party machines but a curse for citizens.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The final looks were a crescendo of colorful tinsel and bouncing gift ribbon that completely enveloped the models.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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Leaves falling is 'like nutrient recycling' Fuller said there are benefits to leaves changing colors and falling in autumn.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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The benefit celebrated the arts organization's 60-year journey with an eye to the future.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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Stocks of 4 such companies that pay a dividend of greater than 3% are listed here.—
John Navin,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Tank Bigsby trade The Eagles’ acquisition of running back/kickoff returner Tank Bigsby could pay immediate dividends for the team with Will Shipley sidelined because of an oblique injury.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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In 2014, the group received a $100,000 donation from the Bruce Rauner Family Foundation, connected to venture capitalist and former Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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Philanthropy is important to the company, which annually doles out millions of dollars in scholarships to its team members, grants via its charities, food donations and more.—
George A. Paul,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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The forum offered a full day of programming with panels, fireside chats and presentations featuring leaders from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Statista and UMass Memorial Health.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Venue selection and presentation format innovation demonstrated brands' increasing emphasis on experiential marketing over traditional runway shows.—
Kaleigh Moore,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The formula gets bonus points for not feeling sticky, not traveling or feathering, and smoothing out lip lines for a plump, pouty effect.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The major infusion of purse money and track improvements at Kentucky Downs has been a real bonus for the Thoroughbred racing circuit in Kentucky.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The new tax law could restructure compensation in an emerging industry to draw even more heavily on gratuities.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Overage charges, taxes, and gratuities are not included.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Pension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pension. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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