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
With the fastest-growing major economy, India also offered substantial economic dividends to American investors.
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Richard Fontaine, Foreign Affairs, 27 Oct. 2025
The dividends, naturally, ebb and flow alongside the success of the company.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
Given the fluctuating nature of the dividends, a percentage to her might make the most sense.
—Wendy Hickey, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Spurs don’t owe that money back; ENIC would only be able to recoup it via dividends, which Spurs don’t pay, or via an eventual sale of the club.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
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Richard Fontaine, Foreign Affairs, 27 Oct. 2025
The dividends, naturally, ebb and flow alongside the success of the company.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
Given the fluctuating nature of the dividends, a percentage to her might make the most sense.
—Wendy Hickey, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Spurs don’t owe that money back; ENIC would only be able to recoup it via dividends, which Spurs don’t pay, or via an eventual sale of the club.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dividend
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Police recruits are paid over $28 an hour with a $2,000 bonus at graduation.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Nike contract included a further €158m as a signing bonus.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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From a gift of Elizabeth Taylor’s ring, bestowed on Allura, by her cheating younger husband, to $40 million worth of trinkets that Liberty helps salvage from her Upper East Side client wanting a divorce.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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For small businesses, simplicity wins—a clear offer like ‘buy one, gift one’ or a free consult lowers the barrier for first-time buyers and gives them a reason to pick you over a big-box store.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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An active duty military member who suffers a serious injury while training off-base over the weekend receives free healthcare and can receive a military medical retirement and a Veterans Affairs disability pension if the injury is severe enough.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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The number of children for eligible families include minors, adult children receiving care allowance or social pension, and students under 25.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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His contributions during the most recent reporting period are more than all four Democratic incumbents combined.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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The senator is seen as one of California YIMBY’s key champions in the legislature and has received more than $10,000 in campaign contributions from the organization since 2021.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Dividend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dividend. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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