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
Here’s a list of the top 10 companies ranked by total capital returned to shareholders through dividends and stock buybacks.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Rhoades has hunted deer for most of his 54 years and knows that patience and stealth pay big dividends.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 28 Jan. 2026
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s deregulation of the economy in the 1980s paid powerful dividends and reflected tandem efforts by President Ronald Reagan.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Contracts between insurers and their affiliates would automatically expire after three years, and dividends to shareholders would have to be approved by the Office of Insurance Regulation.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Rhoades has hunted deer for most of his 54 years and knows that patience and stealth pay big dividends.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 28 Jan. 2026
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s deregulation of the economy in the 1980s paid powerful dividends and reflected tandem efforts by President Ronald Reagan.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Contracts between insurers and their affiliates would automatically expire after three years, and dividends to shareholders would have to be approved by the Office of Insurance Regulation.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dividend
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For athletes without major endorsement deals, medal bonuses can represent a significant financial boost — sometimes the biggest single payday of their careers.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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After the state Legislature cut the university system’s budget by 3% last year to help address the state’s broader budget problem, the CSU reopened its contract with Teamsters Local 2010 and offered the union one-time bonuses instead of the state raises.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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There is a lot of cleansing, mentally and physically, preparing floral arrangements for home and gifts.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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The day usually involves special morning prayers, charity, special meals, family visits, gifts and more.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
17 Feb. 2026
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Retirees who are flexible with spending or have other income sources, like Social Security or pensions, may be more comfortable using gold this way than someone who needs steady, reliable monthly cash.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The state’s largest pension system took an exemption to the law, as did Russ’ office, which managed purchase cards issued by Bank of America.—
Paul Monies,
Oklahoma Watch,
19 Feb. 2026
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That match — equal to half of your retirement contributions up to $2,000 — will be deposited directly into your Roth IRA.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Italy, by contrast, has racked up strong performances in Alpine skiing, luge, speed skating and snowboarding - with unexpected contributions in other sports.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Dividend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dividend. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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