dividends

plural of dividend

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Recent Examples of dividends Over the past decade, the Idaho Lottery has returned increasing dividends nearly every year. Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026 However, dividends, interest, and capital gains may be subject to taxes. Elizabeth Gravier,dan Avery, CNBC, 16 July 2026 Populating the film with quality actors paid big dividends, helping to ground a film whose script rarely shied away from the ridiculous. Richard Edwards, Space.com, 11 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
  • The Venice Film Festival’s immersive sidebar celebrates its 10th anniversary this year with a selection of projects, including titles featuring contributions by high-profile names such as Margot Robbie and Omar Sy.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 15 July 2026
  • Some respondents have opted to reduce their plan contributions or borrow from their 401(k)s to meet other financial goals, such as reducing debt, paying for emergency expenses or keeping up with rising living costs, according to the results.
    Lorie Konish, CNBC, 15 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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