dividends

plural of dividend

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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. Liz Knueven, CNBC, 9 July 2026 This heavy spending is yielding massive dividends, as 45 percent of retailers and brands polled report financial returns of $250 million or more from their digital investments. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 July 2026 Risks include variable dividends tied to earnings, currency fluctuations, and tax complexity, so they're best used as portfolio diversifiers rather than core holdings. Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dividends
Noun
  • An ordinance funnels that 1% into school employee bonuses, which topped $50,000 for some local teachers, according to Meta.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune, 13 July 2026
  • Bilt is an excellent program for earning rewards on housing payments and frequently offers incredible transfer bonuses through its monthly Rent Day promotion.
    Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 13 July 2026
Noun
  • Businesses have provided direct contributions surpassing $32 million.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
  • Hutt said the plaque celebrates Saba’s contributions toward its surrounding community.
    Melody Xu, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Noun
  • The lawsuit recruiters came to their town bearing gifts, several residents told The Times.
    Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • Both ideas were kind of expensive, so the three of us agreed to split the costs of both gifts.
    Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2026

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“Dividends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dividends. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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