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
Given how high the market has gone, dividends can provide a more predictable return, said Clarfeld, portfolio manager of the firm's dividend strategy.
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Michelle Fox, CNBC, 1 June 2026
Peraza said he’s been working on handling breaking balls from right-handers in the cage, and that’s paid dividends in games.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 31 May 2026
Common examples include interest, dividends, capital gains, rents, taxable Social Security benefits, pension and annuity income, unemployment compensation, and many royalties.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
But a clever vet minimum acquisition can pay dividends over the course of a season.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
The shorter duration of this program, which is the reason weight loss cannot be expected to pay such dividends as out west (where programs spill over a week), is not only extremely pleasant but also still gives you more than enough time to pick up new behaviors and carry them home.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
And Hudson said the program could continue to pay dividends for years, as those students grow up and become consumers themselves.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 23 May 2026
Michelle Fox, CNBC, 1 June 2026
Peraza said he’s been working on handling breaking balls from right-handers in the cage, and that’s paid dividends in games.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 31 May 2026
Common examples include interest, dividends, capital gains, rents, taxable Social Security benefits, pension and annuity income, unemployment compensation, and many royalties.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
But a clever vet minimum acquisition can pay dividends over the course of a season.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
The shorter duration of this program, which is the reason weight loss cannot be expected to pay such dividends as out west (where programs spill over a week), is not only extremely pleasant but also still gives you more than enough time to pick up new behaviors and carry them home.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
And Hudson said the program could continue to pay dividends for years, as those students grow up and become consumers themselves.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dividends
Noun
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At the press conference, Rutte issued a stern warning to young Russians considering taking advantage of generous bonuses for military recruits.—
Max Grinstein,
The Washington Examiner,
3 June 2026
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Pre-orders are available now for the Standard and Deluxe Editions, with digital pre-order bonuses available for the Standard Edition and additional bonus content included in the Deluxe Edition.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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President Biden awarded her the National Humanities Medal in recognition of her contributions to American culture.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Saliba’s defensive contributions are less abrasive than Gabriel’s.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Graduation is a huge milestone that calls for celebration and fanfare — and of course, gifts.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Let’s take a look at the best unique gifts your dad will love this Father’s Day.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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“Dividends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dividends. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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