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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The man said the document was missing Standish’s social security number.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2024
Members use various methods to collect social security numbers, cell phone numbers, and other personal data and post it, or threaten to post it, to a website administered by the group.
—Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 18 June 2024
Depending on the type of funds the state is holding, you may be required to provide proof of address, proof of identification, a social security number or a W-9 tax form.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 13 June 2024
In November 2021, Blount opened an account at Bank of America using someone else’s name and social security number without that person’s knowledge, according to the indictment.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 7 June 2024
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2024
Members use various methods to collect social security numbers, cell phone numbers, and other personal data and post it, or threaten to post it, to a website administered by the group.
—Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 18 June 2024
Depending on the type of funds the state is holding, you may be required to provide proof of address, proof of identification, a social security number or a W-9 tax form.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 13 June 2024
In November 2021, Blount opened an account at Bank of America using someone else’s name and social security number without that person’s knowledge, according to the indictment.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 7 June 2024
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“Social security.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/social%20security. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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