social security
noun
1
: the principle or practice or a program of public provision (as through social insurance or assistance) for the economic security and social welfare of the individual and his or her family
especially,
Social Security
: a U.S. government program established in 1935 to include old-age and survivors insurance, contributions to state unemployment insurance, and old-age assistance
2
: money paid out through a social security program
began collecting social security
Examples of social security in a Sentence
She is living on social security.
He began collecting Social Security checks.
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The teller said the individual was also able to give the customer’s last four social security number digits when asked, according to the warrant affidavit.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2025
By contrast, the U.S.-Mexico and the U.S.- Australia tax treaties give the U.S. the right to tax U.S. social security benefits.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
The federal government collects revenue from businesses and residents in the form of personal income taxes, social security and Medicare taxes, corporate income taxes and excise taxes.
—Sara Chernikoff, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
Any changes to the database, if conducted without extreme caution, could jeopardize the benefits of those who rely on social security, resulting in delays, wrongful denials and financial hardship for those who rely on Social Security.
—Hugh Cameron, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2025
By contrast, the U.S.-Mexico and the U.S.- Australia tax treaties give the U.S. the right to tax U.S. social security benefits.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
The federal government collects revenue from businesses and residents in the form of personal income taxes, social security and Medicare taxes, corporate income taxes and excise taxes.
—Sara Chernikoff, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
Any changes to the database, if conducted without extreme caution, could jeopardize the benefits of those who rely on social security, resulting in delays, wrongful denials and financial hardship for those who rely on Social Security.
—Hugh Cameron, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for social security
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“Social security.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/social%20security. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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