as in wage
the money paid regularly to a person for labor or services
signed a contract for a new job with a salary of $60,000 per year
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Recent Examples of salary
After another offseason of blockbuster additions, the Los Angeles Dodgers raised fears about competitive balance and calls for a Major League Baseball salary cap.
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Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Due to a state law prohibiting employees from receiving two public salaries, Spelman did not accept pay during his council service.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
To make a deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates, an organization would have to absorb the rest of Keller’s contract – the balance of his $15 million salary this season, $16.5 million next year, $18 million in 2027 and $20 million in 2028 – and give up top prospects.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 24 July 2025
On the other hand, the club also intends to bring salaries and fees down to a more sustainable level.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Due to a state law prohibiting employees from receiving two public salaries, Spelman did not accept pay during his council service.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
To make a deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates, an organization would have to absorb the rest of Keller’s contract – the balance of his $15 million salary this season, $16.5 million next year, $18 million in 2027 and $20 million in 2028 – and give up top prospects.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 24 July 2025
On the other hand, the club also intends to bring salaries and fees down to a more sustainable level.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salary
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My experience in New Orleans and at the National Urban League reaffirmed that projects anchored in living wages and local hiring catalyze upward mobility, narrow racial wealth gaps, and stabilize neighborhoods.—
Marc Morial,
New York Daily News,
2 Aug. 2025
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The Trump administration has reportedly looked at raising the prevailing wage requirements, to bring them more in line with the salaries paid to U.S.-born workers, though an official announcement is still pending.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Bengals demanded county pay for new suites, reimburse team for other projects Blackburn's letter also demanded the county pay to install six field-level suites in the stadium, estimated to cost $50 million.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
2 Aug. 2025
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If comparable roles are scarce or offer significantly lower pay, retiring may be prudent.—
Andrew Whalen,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Their goal was to handle all of shopping—from research to payment.—
Lutz Finger,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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After a deposit payment, users will receive a confirmation email of their reservation.—
Irit Skulnik,
Baltimore Sun,
24 July 2025
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“Salary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salary. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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