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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 state entered this fiscal year with more than $35 billion in unfunded pension liabilities.
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Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 3 July 2025
And since state law makes that pension payment the city’s obligation, CPS wasn’t required to pony up.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
Would Indiana residents inherit Illinois’ pension obligations to its public employees?
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
After passing more laws that further increased pension promises without any financial offsetting, Illinois legislators acted in 2010.
—Jennifer Hochschild, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
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Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 3 July 2025
And since state law makes that pension payment the city’s obligation, CPS wasn’t required to pony up.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
Would Indiana residents inherit Illinois’ pension obligations to its public employees?
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
After passing more laws that further increased pension promises without any financial offsetting, Illinois legislators acted in 2010.
—Jennifer Hochschild, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pension
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Cardinals Have Few Stars, Many Contributors The Cardinals have been receiving solid contributions throughout the lineup and rank 10th in MLB in scoring, averaging 4.64 runs per game.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The terms outline a plan for $470 million worth of stadium improvements with the Bengals paying $120 million and county contributions capped at $350 million.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
9 July 2025
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The choice was a gift from PrettyLittleThing, which did not pay her for the appearance, according to a spokesman for the company.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
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What does the 60% of AGI limit for cash gifts mean?—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Best practices include using a third-party, HIPAA-compliant benefits provider.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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And then there are the benefits of the sea specifically.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Citigroup raised its quarterly dividend to 60 cents per share from 56 cents on July 2, after the latest Federal Reserve stress tests.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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Corporate automation plus a $3+ trillion spending bender from Uncle Sam is a powerful recipe for higher stock prices and bigger dividends.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The challenge has pivoted into a nationwide fundraiser for St. Jude Hospital, and the couple celebrated $4 million donations during their stay in Michigan.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Stratford schools have raised $2 million in donations for the American Heart Association over time.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
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This elevates the dish, giving it both a unique and refined presentation.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Make your next movie night or presentation a smashing success with these Prime Day projector deals.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 July 2025
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The second bonus is $1 million if Burns appears in more than 70 games in 2025-26, and averages more than 23 minutes of ice time.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Add herbs like rosemary or mint for a bonus fragrance and to incorporate more of your garden.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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Initially offering to split it three ways due to an automatic gratuity policy for large parties, Stewart was met with increasingly unreasonable requests, culminating in a demand for nine individual checks.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Prices start at $99 per adult and $50 per child, plus tax and gratuity.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Pension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pension. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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