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
While there are some drawbacks compared to traditional investments — such as its inability to earn dividends — there are several ways to add gold to your portfolio.
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Liz Knueven, CNBC, 8 June 2026
Kim’s backing of Russia’s war with Ukraine has paid dividends, his weapons program has cemented North Korea’s status as a de facto nuclear state, and an economy that buckled under the pressure of pandemic isolation and sanctions has since rebounded.
—Stella Kim, NBC news, 8 June 2026
As Broadway productions continue making stops in Denver and arts organizations expand their reach, supporters say Colorado's investment in the arts is paying dividends both culturally and economically.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Weiss made good on his responsibility again Friday night, an obligation that has produced dividends far greater — thus far — than anyone could have predicted.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 6 June 2026
Taken together, these funds show how CEFs can give us both value and growth in one buy—and high (potentially growing) dividends, to boot.
—Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
In addition, any interest and dividends will continue to grow tax-free.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 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
But a clever vet minimum acquisition can pay dividends over the course of a season.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Liz Knueven, CNBC, 8 June 2026
Kim’s backing of Russia’s war with Ukraine has paid dividends, his weapons program has cemented North Korea’s status as a de facto nuclear state, and an economy that buckled under the pressure of pandemic isolation and sanctions has since rebounded.
—Stella Kim, NBC news, 8 June 2026
As Broadway productions continue making stops in Denver and arts organizations expand their reach, supporters say Colorado's investment in the arts is paying dividends both culturally and economically.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Weiss made good on his responsibility again Friday night, an obligation that has produced dividends far greater — thus far — than anyone could have predicted.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 6 June 2026
Taken together, these funds show how CEFs can give us both value and growth in one buy—and high (potentially growing) dividends, to boot.
—Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
In addition, any interest and dividends will continue to grow tax-free.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 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
But a clever vet minimum acquisition can pay dividends over the course of a season.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dividends
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Wilson remained a significant earner, comfortably into five figures per week before bonuses.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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For each of the past two school years, for example, CMS has spent $750,000 year on bonuses for especially effective high school math teachers.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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Raman’s campaign also received contributions from writers and comedians who have made up the council member’s donation base in her previous elections.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Matsui’s campaign countered by attacking Vang for accepting corporate contributions from Sacramento-area businesses during her City Council campaigns and for benefiting from spending by out-of-state political action committees.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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Vaccination is one of the greatest gifts humanity has ever given itself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The declaration, in honor of the billionaire philanthropist whose gifts boosted arts, science, education and cultural causes and more across Los Angeles for decades, marks a collaboration between the County of Los Angeles and the cities of Los Angeles, Santa Monica and Beverly Hills.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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“Dividends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dividends. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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