as in salary
the money paid regularly to a person for labor or services
the wage you earn is more than enough to support us comfortably
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Recent Examples of wages
While bonds are used to pay for projects, governments typically use tax levies to pay for operating expenses like wages, health care or utilities.
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
The unions have been negotiating with the district for more than a year over wages, staffing levels and working conditions.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Similarly, professionals in substance abuse, behavioral disorder and mental health counselor occupations earn median wages below $60,000 a year, despite typically needing a master’s degree in psychology or a related field.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the billion-dollar coffee behemoth has yet to agree to a contract with the Starbucks Workers United union, which has been advocating for higher wages and stable work schedules.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
United Farm Workers aims to empower migrant workers through nonviolent tactics to have livable wages and safe working conditions.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield pointed to a significant boost in funding for the department, including higher wages for operators.
—Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The report said workers in retail, manufacturing, grocery stores, gas stations and food service were more likely to have their wages garnished.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Under Senate Bill 1379, the annual fee would go up to $8 per year, adding about $10 million for wages.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
The unions have been negotiating with the district for more than a year over wages, staffing levels and working conditions.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Similarly, professionals in substance abuse, behavioral disorder and mental health counselor occupations earn median wages below $60,000 a year, despite typically needing a master’s degree in psychology or a related field.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the billion-dollar coffee behemoth has yet to agree to a contract with the Starbucks Workers United union, which has been advocating for higher wages and stable work schedules.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
United Farm Workers aims to empower migrant workers through nonviolent tactics to have livable wages and safe working conditions.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield pointed to a significant boost in funding for the department, including higher wages for operators.
—Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The report said workers in retail, manufacturing, grocery stores, gas stations and food service were more likely to have their wages garnished.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Under Senate Bill 1379, the annual fee would go up to $8 per year, adding about $10 million for wages.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wages
Noun
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The Observer compared full-time city employee salaries from its database to publicly available data for similar positions in Mecklenburg County and other cities throughout the country.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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The young stars of Netflix’s Stranger Things were successful in securing big salary bumps heading into the show’s fifth and final season.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The New York Fed used an analysis of consumer credit data and defined delinquency rates as being 90 days past due on any credit purchase, such as auto loans or mortgage payments.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Winners of the Millionaire for Life top prize of $1,000,000 a year for life and second prize of $100,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Wages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wages. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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