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dividend

noun

ˈdi-və-ˌdend

Definition of dividend

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 The league also has partnerships with apparel giants Adidas and Dick’s Sporting Goods, and according to Patricof, the partnerships are paying off in dividends. — Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Using Form 1099-DIV Use Form 1099-DIV to report dividend income and capital gain distributions on your federal income tax return. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Aug. 2026 However, finding the right running short will still pay great dividends in both performance and style. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026 Risk maps and early warning systems cost relatively little, and a storage park pays a dividend every dry day as ordinary public space. — Ravi S. Bhalla, New York Daily News, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dividend

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There are four bedrooms, a bonus room, and a laundry area on the second floor.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
That said, while taking a wage cut to join Liverpool sounds like a bonus, Araujo is still going to cost a considerable amount of money.

— Gregg Evans, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

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In late June, Bohn got an amazing gift from Clyden – one of her kidneys.

— Joe Donlon, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
That led to a campaign urging parents to give their children the measles vaccine as a gift for their first birthday, which helped raise vaccine coverage in young kids from 50% up to 90%.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

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Established in 1987, Panama’s indefinite Pensionado Visa grants permanent residency to foreign nationals who can prove a lifetime monthly income or pension of at least $1,000 a month.

— Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
According to Bergen’s estimates, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan cost the United States at least $4 trillion ($6 trillion, if military pensions are included).

— Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

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But, Tatis' biggest contribution in the game came in the field in the second inning when reached over the wall in in right field and pulled back Lindor's potential slam.

— CBS New York Team, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Once Smith Rowe’s contribution began to wane, Martinelli took over as Saka’s partner in crime.

— James McNicholas, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

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