dividends

noun

plural of dividend
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 Management expects to return more than half of its 2026 free cash flow through dividends and buybacks, assuming current gold prices and operating conditions hold. — Timothy Seymour, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026 Nakase changed her starting lineup in a move that paid huge dividends after Golden State fell behind 2-1, inserting Kaila Charles and Tiffany Hayes and bringing Kayla Thornton and Cecilia Zandalasini off the bench. — Janie McCauley, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026 Another measure imposes higher rates of 13% to 22% on income from interest, dividends and proceeds from selling property. — David McHugh, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026 But since making that promise in November 2025, as of this month, such dividends have yet to materialize. — Chad De Guzman, Time, 21 Oct. 2026 Those three organizations frequently dominate the international market, which is paying tremendous dividends on their current and future rosters. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026 Acknowledging the concerns, Warui noted that Dangote Refinery’s revenues were dollarized and that dividends could also be paid in dollars, mitigating the potential impact of naira devaluation. — semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026 Idzik and Young are doing a great job keeping defenses off balance, and the partnership is paying early dividends. — Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dividends
  1. bonuses
  2. contributions
  3. gifts
Noun
  • Alongside the partnership, the company is increasing its Security Bug Bounty rewards, with exceptional findings eligible for up to $172,000, including bonuses.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • There’s some additional money to be earned from playoff bonuses, for those who qualify, and lucrative endorsement deals for the bigger stars in the sport, like Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of bonuses
Noun
  • The union and its affiliated Our Schools PAC reported $620,000 in direct contributions to district candidates, but groups opposed to the union’s influence have spent far more.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Each will receive the Paley Honors Award — the organization’s highest distinction, recognizing landmark contributions to and enduring impact on the entertainment industry — accompanied by special tributes celebrating their careers.
    — Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of contributions
Noun
  • Brides and others looking for luxury floral bouquets and gifts will be able to find them at a new floral shop that will open in Folsom.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • According to experts, charities generally are not allowed to accept gifts with specific conditions, unless there is a justifiable reason.
    — Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of gifts

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“Dividends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dividends. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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