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
The plan now is to keep production steady while cutting costs, increasing free cash flow, and hiking shareholder dividends, said Bruce Niemeyer, Chevron president of shale and tight oil.
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Jordan Blum, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2025
This case says income for purposes of child support includes all income from investments divided at the time of the divorce including interest, dividends and capital gains (except gains attributed to the sale of real or personal property).
—Wendy Hickey, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025
There was previous discussion of a dividend or stimulus check coming from money the Department of Government Efficiency cut from other departments.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Indeed, studying a company's past dividend history can be of good help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue.
—Dividend Channel, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Jordan Blum, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2025
This case says income for purposes of child support includes all income from investments divided at the time of the divorce including interest, dividends and capital gains (except gains attributed to the sale of real or personal property).
—Wendy Hickey, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025
There was previous discussion of a dividend or stimulus check coming from money the Department of Government Efficiency cut from other departments.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Indeed, studying a company's past dividend history can be of good help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue.
—Dividend Channel, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dividend
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Boosting fitness for seniors comes with a three-pronged bonus: Better health, lower costs for care and an antidote for loneliness.—
Joanna Allhands,
AZCentral.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Love her or hate her, the former Nanny star helped keep the union together during its 118-day strike as SAG-AFTRA secured its first protections against generative AI and a bonus system to reward successful streaming projects.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Aug. 2025
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The Milwaukee Sentinel reported on its front page Aug. 14, 1937, that Milwaukee County had accepted a $60,000 gift to build a concert bandshell in Washington Park on the city's west side.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Find boutique fashion at Pink Threads, consignment clothing at Valerie’s Loft, and home goods and other gift items at The Cardinal’s Nest. Hike at San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park The scenery at San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park is second to none.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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Why Debt Matters High government debt raises interest costs and leaves less fiscal room to respond to shocks just as aging populations push up pension and health outlays.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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Lamont and the General Assembly in 2023 ordered the first state income tax rate reduction since the mid-1990s, boosted a tax credit for the working poor and expanded exemptions for pension and annuity earnings.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
14 Aug. 2025
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That’s the person who can integrate diverse expertise, promote equitable contributions, and cultivate trust.—
Jamil Zaki,
Harvard Business Review,
15 Aug. 2025
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Kenley Scott, Director, Global Sector Strategist at William O’Neil + Company, made significant contributions to the data compilation, analysis, and writing for this article.—
Randy Watts,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Dividend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dividend. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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