as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
the reward money was an unexpected dividend for our good deed
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Recent Examples of dividend
What has President Trump said about DOGE dividend checks?
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Mike Snider, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Previously any dividends that Nissan paid shareholders were booked as income, boosting Renault’s earnings during some years.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
This arrangement yielded dividends for the RSS, as Modi made many of its biggest dreams come true.
—Hartosh Singh Bal, Foreign Affairs, 30 June 2025
Beyond our belief in education and mobility as critical rights, both systems pay collective dividends.
—Jackson Potter, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
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Mike Snider, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Previously any dividends that Nissan paid shareholders were booked as income, boosting Renault’s earnings during some years.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
This arrangement yielded dividends for the RSS, as Modi made many of its biggest dreams come true.
—Hartosh Singh Bal, Foreign Affairs, 30 June 2025
Beyond our belief in education and mobility as critical rights, both systems pay collective dividends.
—Jackson Potter, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for dividend
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dividend
Noun
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That matters more than any retention bonus ever could.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Start up a new sportsbook account with the BetMGM bonus code NW150 to get a chance at $150 in bonus bets or a $1,500 first bet safety net for Monday's MLB games and the Club World Cup.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Consumers are increasingly seeking jewelry that reflects their personal identity, style, and emotional connection, whether for themselves or as gifts for loved ones.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Watching the Miracle on the Hudson landing Terry Billings received tickets as a Father’s Day gift from his son and daughter-in-law.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2025
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After passing more laws that further increased pension promises without any financial offsetting, Illinois legislators acted in 2010.—
Jennifer Hochschild,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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So far this fiscal year, the department has distributed over $120 billion in compensation and pension benefits to veterans and their families.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
Noun
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In other words, the amount of money people believe is in the account—whether the total is based solely on the initial $1,000 deposit or on additional contributions—will be less than the actual balance.—
Noreen Sugrue,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Co-produced by Lorde and Jim-E Stack, Virgin also features contributions from Daniel Nigro, Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon, Blood Orange’s Devonté Hynes, Fabiana Palladino, Buddy Ross, and Inc.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
27 June 2025
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“Dividend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dividend. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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