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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
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth moved in January to strip Kelly, who retired from the Navy in 2011, of his military pension and demote him from the rank of captain.
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Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
The contract gives 311 Capital Management LLC, a subsidiary of Citizen Capital LLC, a potentially lucrative investment advisory role over billions of dollars of investments from state pension and trust funds.
—Paul Monies, Oklahoman, 22 Apr. 2026
Instead of making tough choices on pensions and waste, leaders chose new fees and taxes.
—Johnny Lee Dang, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Moreover, many people’s savings and pensions hinge on powering these data centers because the Magnificent 7 (Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, Tesla, Alphabet and Meta), which represent roughly a third of S&P 500’s market capitalization, are either in AI or highly exposed to it.
—Wal Van Lierop, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2026
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Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
The contract gives 311 Capital Management LLC, a subsidiary of Citizen Capital LLC, a potentially lucrative investment advisory role over billions of dollars of investments from state pension and trust funds.
—Paul Monies, Oklahoman, 22 Apr. 2026
Instead of making tough choices on pensions and waste, leaders chose new fees and taxes.
—Johnny Lee Dang, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Moreover, many people’s savings and pensions hinge on powering these data centers because the Magnificent 7 (Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, Tesla, Alphabet and Meta), which represent roughly a third of S&P 500’s market capitalization, are either in AI or highly exposed to it.
—Wal Van Lierop, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pension
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That Dalglish’s vast contribution in Liverpool’s domination of English football over the previous decade would have helped him in sticky spots is a reminder that Slot has little to fall back on.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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During his deposition, Musk was called out for inflating his early contributions to OpenAI.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
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The oversized gift was presented on April 28 in Washington, DC, during King Charles III and Queen Camilla's four‑day state visit to the United States.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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His gift is an uncanny ability to solve crimes that leave the LAPD baffled, armed only with the savvy and dry humor reminiscent of the gumshoe detectives of the noir genre.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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Across its work, Quail Group continues to emphasize that operational improvement benefits from a clear understanding of both systems and human behavior.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Some of their posts hawking these bulbs get millions of views, which might have more to do with how orange pops on a blue screen than with the health benefits.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
28 Apr. 2026
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Our collective ethos guided us to develop our ecosystem equitably, ensuring that communities across the Quantum Prairie would reap dividends.—
David Awschalom,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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If assets in the estate generate income during probate—such as interest, dividends, or rental income—or if assets such as a home are sold in a later year, additional tax filings may be required.—
Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Birchall testified about the specific donations Musk made to OpenAI, as well as his knowledge about Musk’s multibillion-dollar bid to acquire OpenAI last year.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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But plans to extend his floral donations for next year have bitten the dust after local authorities intervened and blocked the move.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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Use this cosmic energy to update your physical presentation, whether that be your hair, nails, wardrobe, or beyond.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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There was a presentation of colors by the United States Armed Forces Color Guard.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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Those who join now can use the code PCAMER26 by December 31, 2026, to earn up to 4,000 bonus Avios (Qatar Airways’s rewards currency) to use on upcoming flights, upgrades, and extra baggage allowances.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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As a bonus, this setup offers plenty of storage for lanterns, decor, and more.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
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Offer valid one time only for dine-in or to-go purchases of $25 or more (before taxes and gratuity) from May 11–31.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Travel publication Lonely Planet asserts that, in many South American countries, automatic gratuity is common as well.—
Jenna Thompson
April 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Pension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pension. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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