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bonuses

noun

plural of bonus

as in dividends

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 bonuses Underdog is offering new users a chance to earn $100 in bonuses from a $5 wager using promo code FOXNEWS. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 In recent months, the AP reported extensively on strikes of frontline healthcare and support workers over unpaid salaries, bonuses and dangerous conditions in eastern Congo. — Monika Pronczuk, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026 No bonuses, fewer titles Despite the large amounts of revenue generated by its employees, Bending Spoons does not pay performance bonuses, which are common at other tech companies. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026 Again, its $895 annual fee is large (see rates and fees), but with over $4,000 in statement credits, bonuses and other perks, the card can be a great fit for a financially savvy traveler. — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026

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Noun

But since making that promise in November 2025, as of this month, such dividends have yet to materialize.

— Chad de Guzman, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
While the index did not get back to its 2007 peak until March 2013 , an investor who held an S&P 500 index fund from the start of 2008 through 2025, with dividends reinvested, still ended up with more than six times her money.

— Jamie Franco, global macro and cross-asset strategist, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

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Qualifying low-income families would also receive additional monthly cash assistance and contributions to a college savings account.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Outside of her contributions to StyleCaster, Jessie has a Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Journalism and has spent over a decade covering shopping articles for many top lifestyle publications, including PEOPLE, InStyle, Glamour, and more.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of contributions

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Along with tips for creating a Mediterranean pantry, shopping, menu-pairing, the book also promotes healthy lifestyle habits such as getting regular exercise and enough rest.

— Susan DeGrane, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling the Huntley Police Tip Line at 847-515-5333.

— Todd Feurer, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

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