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
That's because, unlike stocks or bonds, gold doesn't generate income through dividends or interest, so its value comes entirely from price appreciation.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
This, in turn, would allow Wells Fargo, Goldman, and other financial behemoths to lend more and pay higher dividends.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
Kaegi reported between $77,000 and $90,000 in annual dividends, along with capital gains of $680,000 in 2021, $590,000 in 2022, $109,000 in 2023 and more than $1 million in 2024.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Big corporations used much of these bailout funds to boost their stock price through share buybacks and dividends, and didn’t have to protect workers hit hard by the pandemic.
—Aaron Klein, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2026
This month highlights where reciprocity is missing in both emotional and material exchanges, inviting you to invest in connections and projects that return your efforts with dividends added on top!
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2026
Georgia does not tax Social Security benefits, though income from annuities, pensions, dividends, and capital gains is taxable.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
Over a 10-year period, the dividends would increase deficits by $6 trillion if rebate checks are distributed annually, according to the CRFB's analysis.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the dividends could come in many forms, not just checks.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Nov. 2025
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
This, in turn, would allow Wells Fargo, Goldman, and other financial behemoths to lend more and pay higher dividends.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
Kaegi reported between $77,000 and $90,000 in annual dividends, along with capital gains of $680,000 in 2021, $590,000 in 2022, $109,000 in 2023 and more than $1 million in 2024.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Big corporations used much of these bailout funds to boost their stock price through share buybacks and dividends, and didn’t have to protect workers hit hard by the pandemic.
—Aaron Klein, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2026
This month highlights where reciprocity is missing in both emotional and material exchanges, inviting you to invest in connections and projects that return your efforts with dividends added on top!
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2026
Georgia does not tax Social Security benefits, though income from annuities, pensions, dividends, and capital gains is taxable.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
Over a 10-year period, the dividends would increase deficits by $6 trillion if rebate checks are distributed annually, according to the CRFB's analysis.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the dividends could come in many forms, not just checks.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dividends
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Featuring a knee-high cutoff and a moderate, chunky heel, this classic boot includes thoughtful bonuses like grippy soles for extra traction and noise resistance, an elastic-stretch opening for easy removal, and a water-resistant faux leather exterior that only requires the occasional spot clean.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Jan. 2026
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Good news in the financial and tech sectors mean that end-of-year bonuses are expected to be high, an indicator that bodes well for the secondary wine market.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
4 Jan. 2026
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Centenarians as givers Across the country, many centenarians continue to make meaningful contributions.—
Norman B. Gildin,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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Created in 2019 and initially awarded to its eponym, the Carol Burnett Award is presented to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to television on and off screen.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2026
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There are a lot of options when looking for gifts for 7-year-olds, but some of my favorites include the viral Wall Crawler Gecko, the Bop It, and a scary-cool blind box doll set.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
6 Nov. 2025
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Before the busy holiday season is in full swing, shop the 50 best holiday gifts at Amazon.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Dividends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dividends. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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