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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
Others have pensions, which are invested in financial markets for growth.
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Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
Under the regulations in effect in 2024, any survivor benefit you would be entitled to would have been reduced by two-thirds of your pension.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2025
Other assets, including his licensing and management business, aircraft, pensions and loans to his children, total about $120 million.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
These claims include those from Yellow’s largest pension provider, Central States Pension Fund, which now shows $1.7 billion in withdrawal liability and contribution claims.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 1 Apr. 2025
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Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
Under the regulations in effect in 2024, any survivor benefit you would be entitled to would have been reduced by two-thirds of your pension.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2025
Other assets, including his licensing and management business, aircraft, pensions and loans to his children, total about $120 million.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
These claims include those from Yellow’s largest pension provider, Central States Pension Fund, which now shows $1.7 billion in withdrawal liability and contribution claims.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pension
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Dwight, a former U.S. Air Force captain, subsequently became a sculptor well known for his contributions to art and history.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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If the money did go to political causes, the contributions could jeopardize the Hope Florida Foundation’s nonprofit status.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2025
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Absent legislative action, the estate and gift tax exemption will revert to approximately $7 million per person in 2026 (down from nearly $14 million in 2025).—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Officials cannot use funds to contribute to or support nonprofit organizations, for political activities or gifts of public funds.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Walking Can Protect Your Heart—And Overall Health Being physically active—whether that’s from walking, working out, gardening, or even doing household chores—offers significant heart-healthy benefits.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
25 Apr. 2025
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For the record, only Congress can change your benefit amount.—
Thomas Hager,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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These assets produce a revenue stream, typically from dividends, interest and realized capital gains.—
Todd L. Ely,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
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Under the income test, a foreign corporation qualifies as a PFIC if 75% or more of its gross income in a tax year originates from passive income (e.g., interest, dividends, etc.).—
Matthew Roberts,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Over the past year, the project generated more than $200,000 for conservation efforts between streaming royalties and donations from individuals and institutions, according to UN Live.—
Claire Murashima,
NPR,
22 Apr. 2025
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Trump raised a record-breaking $239 million for his January inaugural events, with major donations from companies like Meta, Amazon and Nvidia but none from Musk or any of his companies.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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On the presentation side, Virtuos has added a much more robust lighting system than before, and the game looks hyper-detailed.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 Apr. 2025
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After the presentation, Sheinbaum opened the floor to questions, and the conversation turned swiftly back to the U.S. Would Mexico take in all migrants?—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Officials said the gas station that sold the ticket will also take a $10,000 cash bonus for selling the winning ticket.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Prates also earned performance bonuses for each of his four knockouts.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Masi acknowledges that a ban on service charges and gratuities might hurt the wallets of restaurant workers, but adds that a livable wage is the restaurant’s responsibility — not the diner’s.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2025
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With the exception of spa treatments, pretty much everything on property is included, even gratuities.—
Eve Chen,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Pension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pension. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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