Thesaurus results for PENSIONS

pensions

noun

plural of pension

as in contributions

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 pensions Gen Xers, who are now 46 to 61 years old, entered the workforce in the 1980s and 1990s, just as employers were shifting away from pensions in favor of 401(k)s. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 At the time, spending on massive pensions for public employees — especially public-safety officials — was consuming larger chunks of the state budget and pushing localities to the brink of bankruptcy. — Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2026 Once again, the best sign that Venezuela’s ready for the dollar is that pretty much everyone not employed by the government, or receiving state aid or pensions in bolivar, is using the world’s most prized and safest currency. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026 According to Bergen’s estimates, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan cost the United States at least $4 trillion ($6 trillion, if military pensions are included). — Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 The governor has transformed Connecticut from a state known for chronic budget problems into one with stronger reserves, improving pensions, and better credit ratings. — Kevin McNabola, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026 Sometimes that income comes from Social Security, pensions, interest, dividends, rental income or part-time work. — Steve Booren, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2026 It is widely used in economic policy, and informs changes to wages, rent prices, Social Security benefits, pensions and interest rates. — Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026 The first component of the payments, known as the normal cost, is the calculation of how much the public agency and employees must contribute to ensure there are sufficient funds after investment returns to pay pensions when a worker retires. — Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Established in 2006, Music In The House gathers the nation’s music industry to salute leaders in music for both their artistic achievements and their broader contributions.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026
The Walton children are being honored for their contributions to business, entrepreneurship, philanthropy and to the state of Arkansas.

— Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of contributions

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Focus and Blur A procession of gifts and drinks arrive at the reception.

— Rebecca Suhrawardi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The morality police, which are often accused of extreme policies, recently announced a statewide ban in Sokoto on the use of DJs at events, as well as inappropriate haircuts, extravagant bridal gifts and playing music on public transport.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of gifts

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In addition to multiple scholarship donations and programs, Parton also mobilized over the years after natural disasters affected both her home state and surrounding areas.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Parton’s family has asked for donations to Imagination Library in lieu of flowers.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of donations

Noun

At the same time, the market is waiting to see AI dividends spill over into non-tech sectors.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The filing to Companies House showed that Netflix Services UK Limited, the company Netflix uses to house its earnings in Britain, distributed interim dividends of £30M on July 21, 2025.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of dividends

Noun

The credit union’s board also approved one-time $50,000 bonuses last year for several SAFE executives for the work required to set the merger in motion, the documents say.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026
The Yankees parted with Rowland at the end of last season after years of awarding millions in bonuses to international free agents who didn’t pan out, particularly ones from Latin American.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of bonuses

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This involves understanding and speaking the client's language, translating complex technology into tangible business outcomes, and delivering compelling presentations.

— William Arruda, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
The two-hour show, which streamed live on the Queen Beauty Network, included the swimsuit and evening-gown presentations and a question-and-answer session.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

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