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
  • While award travel inflation is always a factor, many of these bonuses match or exceed all-time best deals for that card.
    Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • Cuban, a minority owner of the Dallas Mavericks, shelled out over $35 million in bonuses to the NBA team’s employees back in 2024.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 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
  • Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez also asked for no gifts at their Venice wedding, instead telling invitees that donations were being made on their behalf to the UNESCO Venice Office, CORILA and Venice International University.
    Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026
  • Few birthday gifts top the Statue of Liberty, which France commissioned for the centennial of American independence.
    Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026

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“Dividends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dividends. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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