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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
The Government Pension Offset can cut Social Security spousal or survivor benefits by two-thirds of the non-covered pension from local, state or federal government employment.
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Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
The proposal would eliminate rules that reduce Social Security benefits for those who also receive income from public pensions, roughly around 2.8 million people.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2024
According to Klippenstein, Parker holds between $50,000 and $100,000 in Pfizer stock, and her husband still collects a pension from Pfizer.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Those workers can lose up to half the pension amount.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
The proposal would eliminate rules that reduce Social Security benefits for those who also receive income from public pensions, roughly around 2.8 million people.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2024
According to Klippenstein, Parker holds between $50,000 and $100,000 in Pfizer stock, and her husband still collects a pension from Pfizer.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Those workers can lose up to half the pension amount.
—Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pension
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After retiring from active competition, he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2016 for his contributions to the company.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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As Bigsby's contribution to the sound of modern music is fully realized as one of those larger-than-life characters who influence cultural history across several genres, Paul Bigsby's name will become ever more prominent and recognizable.Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
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Halftime surprise During the break in action, the Magic surprised a local family with a variety of gifts, including a 2025 Kia Sorento X-Line vehicle, a 65-inch TV, $15,000, tickets to Disney and much more.Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
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Holiday gift ideas and advice If your kid wants skin-care gifts for the holidays, here are some risks to consider.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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So while the benefits of longer context windows is obvious, the best strategy to get there is not.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
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While some of them are ascribed medicinal benefits, more research is needed to evaluate their effects.Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
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Deere has hiked its dividend by 145%, most dramatically during wheat’s last big rally.Brett Owens, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Every dollar invested in Morgan yields high dividends for our economy, communities, students and society.David K. Wilson, Baltimore Sun, 16 Dec. 2024
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Billionaires Bill Ackman and Len Blavatnik joined in on the call for her resignation, with Blavatnik putting a pause on his donations to the school.Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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This huge security package builds on the Biden administration's significant final donations to Ukraine, reinforcing U.S. support as the nation faces potential cuts under the incoming Trump administration.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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Alice, who’d turned in their own thesis a week earlier but had been frantically putting together a thesis presentation, turned to me.Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Fittingly, the stage was besieged with red lights, and fire became part of the presentation.Mark Gray, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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Understand your benefits: Review your employment contract for information on unused vacation days, 401(k) plan, bonuses or stock options to which you may be entitled.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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Kenny Dillingham will make $3.95 million this year, with several opportunities for bonuses based on team performance in the future.Helen Rummel, The Arizona Republic, 1 Jan. 2025
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Automatic gratuity is allowed, but it must be clearly labeled and go to the wait staff.April Rubin, Axios, 30 Dec. 2024
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The promotion does not include gratuities, and the Disney+ subscriber must be listed as the primary guest on the reservation.Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Pension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pension. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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