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something given in recognition of achievement
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Recent Examples of premiums
Shipment reroutes, altered deadlines, and rising raw material costs translate to balance sheets as premiums, downtime, and cashflow.
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Sophia Mendelsohn, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Policy experts warn that millions of Americans will see their premiums rise substantially if the subsidies are allowed to lapse.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 16 Sep. 2025
If Congress doesn't intervene, millions of people could see their health care premiums rise.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
However, improvements in affordability are unlikely to feel significant to many buyers in the state struggling with other issues—including high home insurance premiums and rising homeowners association fees.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
With health insurance premiums projected to skyrocket at the end of the year thanks to the expiration of tax credits Democrats enacted during the pandemic, Republicans are likely to focus on paring back those federal subsidies.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Because the business is quite stable, options premiums tend to be low.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
Due to the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires and other natural disasters, as well as increasing costs to insure and rebuild homes, Cotality found that private insurers are reducing their coverage and raising premiums in wildfire-prone areas in the West.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
One such benefit, hospital-surgical-medical care premiums for the surviving spouse of a retired worker, or as would be Michele’s case, a worker eligible for retirement benefits at the time of his death, were negotiated into the contracts soon after Clara’s arrival in America.
—Jackie Charniga, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
Sophia Mendelsohn, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Policy experts warn that millions of Americans will see their premiums rise substantially if the subsidies are allowed to lapse.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 16 Sep. 2025
If Congress doesn't intervene, millions of people could see their health care premiums rise.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
However, improvements in affordability are unlikely to feel significant to many buyers in the state struggling with other issues—including high home insurance premiums and rising homeowners association fees.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
With health insurance premiums projected to skyrocket at the end of the year thanks to the expiration of tax credits Democrats enacted during the pandemic, Republicans are likely to focus on paring back those federal subsidies.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Because the business is quite stable, options premiums tend to be low.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
Due to the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires and other natural disasters, as well as increasing costs to insure and rebuild homes, Cotality found that private insurers are reducing their coverage and raising premiums in wildfire-prone areas in the West.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
One such benefit, hospital-surgical-medical care premiums for the surviving spouse of a retired worker, or as would be Michele’s case, a worker eligible for retirement benefits at the time of his death, were negotiated into the contracts soon after Clara’s arrival in America.
—Jackie Charniga, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for premiums
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The Creative Arts Emmys, held on September 6 and 7, had already handed out several exciting awards, including for Bryan Cranston’s guest turn on The Studio and Julianne Nicholson’s chaotic arc on Hacks.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
15 Sep. 2025
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The milestone comes four decades after Roxana Zal, 14, became the youngest female winner of the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Series Or Special in 1984 for Something About Amelia, according to the website for the awards.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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When the mom asked if there were prizes for every child, OP said there weren't, but everyone went home with a party favor.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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The prizes were presented by genuine Nobel laureates.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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During its run, This Is Us was nominated 39 times at the Emmy Awards, winning four accolades overall.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
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The accolades keep coming for Lilo, the immersive 22-seat fine-dining restaurant that opened in April in Carlsbad.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Bueckers was voted a starter in the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game and won Rookie of the Month honors in June, July and August.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Ryan Barrett won medalist honors with a score of 33 for East Bridgewater (5-2) in a 117-73 nonleague win over Cardinal Spellman.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Premiums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/premiums. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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