as in bonuses
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 dividends
The trade has paid immediate dividends for Boston.
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Jim Bowden, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
In general, dividends are not always predictable; but, looking at the history chart below can help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue.
—Dividend Channel, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The losses were mitigated, somewhat, by the billions of dollars in dividends Berkshire collected over the years.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
The company plans to fund quarterly dividends with cash flow from operations and/or cash on hand.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Still, there is plenty of resistance to the idea, including from many wealthy lawmakers who reap dividends from their portfolios.
—Mary Clare Jalonick, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Jim Bowden, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
In general, dividends are not always predictable; but, looking at the history chart below can help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue.
—Dividend Channel, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The losses were mitigated, somewhat, by the billions of dollars in dividends Berkshire collected over the years.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
The company plans to fund quarterly dividends with cash flow from operations and/or cash on hand.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Still, there is plenty of resistance to the idea, including from many wealthy lawmakers who reap dividends from their portfolios.
—Mary Clare Jalonick, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dividends
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And given how the likes of Meta are racing to snap up top talent—sometimes with $100 million bonuses—the loss of key personnel could fatally affect a business’s ability to grow and innovate.—
Tiz Gambacorta,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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For comparison, Paris last summer was the first time Jamaica paid out bonuses at an Olympics.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Documenting positive attributes such as community involvement, steady employment, family support, and other meaningful contributions is also a wise move.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The charity, which Harry has been a patron of since 2007, is holding its celebration evening honoring young people who live with challenging and life-limiting conditions and marking the contributions of those who look after them, from parents to nursing staff and carers.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Dividends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dividends. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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