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
In addition, any interest and dividends will continue to grow tax-free.
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Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026
Discussions have centered on AI firms voluntarily handing over shares to the government, with returns funneled to public purposes, such as dividends to all American households, according to NOTUS.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 June 2026
And splitting the house into two separate groups for a week was an inspired twist that yielded dramatic dividends.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
Sportico does not count investment income or dividends in these calculations.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 4 June 2026
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Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026
Discussions have centered on AI firms voluntarily handing over shares to the government, with returns funneled to public purposes, such as dividends to all American households, according to NOTUS.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 June 2026
And splitting the house into two separate groups for a week was an inspired twist that yielded dramatic dividends.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
Sportico does not count investment income or dividends in these calculations.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dividend
Noun
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The Aftermath is a special bonus episode taking place after the reunion and will air next week.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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And a good price is always a bonus.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
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Bethenny fully customized a Ford Bronco for her daughter's birthday gift, decking it out in a custom light-pink wrap.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Kramer’s use of gift deeds to acquire property in the county also drew scrutiny.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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In 2024, Alatorre earned nearly $181,000 in pay and overtime plus benefits and pension earnings that cost the city a total of $271,000, according to Transparent California, a public records database.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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His opposition to Tariffs, and expanded Civil War pensions, likely cost him his re-election.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Raman’s campaign also received contributions from writers and comedians who have made up the council member’s donation base in her previous elections.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Rachel Carson’s contributions to our understanding of nature as both environmental home and habitat, whose balance must be protected and preserved, led her to a lifetime’s study of and writing about the oceans, coastlines, and lands of the United States.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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“Dividend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dividend. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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