1
as in bonuses
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
the clerk at Calcutta airport was clearly angling for a little cumshaw on the side
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as in bribes
something given or promised in order to improperly influence a person's conduct or decision
the captain slipped the customs official his customary cumshaw at the Port of Shanghai
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Bet just $5 on one of tonight's NBA games and get the bonuses if your initial bet settles as a win.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025 -
Arena employees are also allegedly hurt by the Stars, who are portrayed as vetoing annual bonuses.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Chen kept ledgers of bribes, according to the indictment, and in 2019 a $3 million yacht was bought for a senior official in an unnamed foreign government.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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They were accused of paying bribes to secure Bella and Olivia Jade’s admission into the University of Southern California.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
23 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Climate finance that supports agriculture delivers triple dividends for mitigation, adaptation, and food security.—
Kaveh Zahedi,
Time,
3 Nov. 2025
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Management's net cash-neutral strategy provides confidence that free cash flow will continue to fund dividends and buybacks.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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There are a lot of options when looking for gifts for 7-year-olds, but some of my favorites include the viral Wall Crawler Gecko, the Bop It, and a scary-cool blind box doll set.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
6 Nov. 2025
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Before the busy holiday season is in full swing, shop the 50 best holiday gifts at Amazon.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Cumshaws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cumshaws. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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