Thesaurus results for TAKE-HOME PAYS

take-home pays

noun

plural of take-home pay

as in minimum wages

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All of the factories were paying above their respective legal minimum wages.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Over the years, advocates won eight-hour workdays, overtime pay and minimum wages.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of minimum wages

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The president has touted billions of dollars in federal investment projects as evidence of prosperity and pointed to rising wages in the manufacturing sector as evidence of an economic turnaround.

— Amy L. Wong, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Similar disruptions have spread steadily across Bangladesh’s industrial zones since August, driven by sudden factory shutdowns, widespread layoffs and employers’ failure to pay wages and other dues.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of wages

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The list identifies 93 federal employees, sharing their full names, salaries, employment histories and pictures of their faces.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
The union appears to be the main supporter of the proposal and says the restrictions would prevent excessive spending on executive salaries, fundraisers and other administrative expenses.

— Times staff, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of salaries

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GoCardless hires graduates from any discipline but still encourages them to qualify as accountants and pays for the exams.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
This is a limit on the total cost-sharing consumers pay during the year — including co-pays, co-insurance and deductibles.

— Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of pays

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Jackson County approved money that will pay for supplies and pay stipends to the artists and students doing the work, said Mendez.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026
Reimbursements and stipends for wellness programs such as gym memberships, wearables, personal training and nutrition services may also be available.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2026

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