as in dividend
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
this job offers a nice Christmas bonus in addition to the salary
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Recent Examples of bonus
But doing things the easy way has been unbecoming of the Ducks, who fell behind by two goals, circled the wagons to force overtime but then stumbled in the bonus session, 4-3, off Marco Rossi’s OT winner.
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Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
So as tax day nears, some Americans are credit-card-maxing this tax year by opening a fresh credit card to pay their tax bill, pocketing the sign-up bonus, and cashing in points for a free flight.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
The district offered 8 percent plus a 3 percent one-time bonus and estimates that its own proposals carry an ongoing cost of $901 million beyond current spending.
—Marc Joffe, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
For this ticket, the fortunate Shell station will receive an $11,214 bonus.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
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Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
So as tax day nears, some Americans are credit-card-maxing this tax year by opening a fresh credit card to pay their tax bill, pocketing the sign-up bonus, and cashing in points for a free flight.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
The district offered 8 percent plus a 3 percent one-time bonus and estimates that its own proposals carry an ongoing cost of $901 million beyond current spending.
—Marc Joffe, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
For this ticket, the fortunate Shell station will receive an $11,214 bonus.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonus
Noun
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Cutting back on late-night screen scrolling pays surprising dividends too.—
Cheryl Russell,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Nareit said health care REITs distributed more than $7 billion in dividends in 2024.—
Jordan Rau,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2026
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Other changes include the ability for viewers to send gifts during horizontal live streams, in addition to vertical.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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The best gifts are ones that elevate everyday items, like a new set of wine glasses or, in this case, a dispenser for cooking oil.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
14 Apr. 2026
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Not extras, not luxuries -- the basics.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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During the club’s eventual 6-5, 11-inning loss to the Reds on March 28, Watson threw 2 1/3 scoreless innings to help keep the game within reach and allow the Red Sox to eventually force extras.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Cubs pulled off the series sweep with contributions from players on their roster who many fans wouldn’t have counted on in the spring.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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The previous government fell amid protests against a new budget proposing tax increases and higher social security contributions.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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Its global community remains highly active, producing lore analyses, boss guides, fan art, strategy builds, tips, and uncovering hidden secrets.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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Read on for small garden design tips for the city dweller, based on advice from the pros and our favorite essential tools on the market.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
20 Apr. 2026
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The fattest refunds were in Florida, at $4,433 on average, a study by the travel perks research company Upgraded Points found; the lightest checks, an average of $3,057, were in Maine.—
Robert Abitbol,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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Those who regularly hit the trails or set up camp can upgrade to Titanium status by spending $300 at Columbia annually, and get additional perks like double points on shoe purchases, a first look at all sales and gear, and access to a dedicated customer help line.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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Nonprofits like Keep Oakland Beautiful rely on donations and grants, and don't have unlimited resources to maintain the area indefinitely.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Erwin said TransHealth can weather the funding threats because the clinic gets large private donations, and is not as dependent on Medicaid and Medicare as most hospitals.—
Karen Brown,
NPR,
17 Apr. 2026
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One part of the budget LaCava said cannot be adjusted without a ballot measure is pensions for city employees.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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However, Dixon praised Jerry Brown for his pension-reform law, but recently voted in favor of a bill that would gut those reforms.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Bonus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonus. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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