dividends

plural of dividend

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Recent Examples of dividends That sovereignty argument has paid political dividends at home. — Andre Pagliarini, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026 As analysts at Bank of America noted in previewing the quarter, the last special dividend was paid in January 2024, and the company has historically distributed special dividends every 2 to 3 years. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2026 Promises of money, DOGE returns, tariff dividends and lower food prices haven’t materialized and won’t. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026 Not just real estate, but dividends from equity holdings, stakes in private businesses, royalties or other income-producing assets. — Srinivasulu Mupparaju, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026 While much of the NFL’s direct income is shared evenly with its players as dictated by their collective bargaining agreement, the dividends and distributions from 32 Equity investments flow outside the cap. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Trump's similar 'dividends' haven’t happened When will the refund checks be sent? — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 An immediate rematch with the team that dogwalked them out of the Super Bowl provides ample opportunity, provided the offensive line shuffle shows dividends. — J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 For example, the Act prohibited government funds from being used for stock buybacks or dividends and favoured applicants committed to avoiding buybacks more generally. — Mariana Mazzucato, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dividends
Noun
  • Caesars Sportsbook is offering new users a chance to use promo code FOXNEWSDYW to receive 10 profit boost bonuses worth 100% of your winnings.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Channel 4 top brass came in for criticism during layoffs in 2024, when it was revealed its top three earners would accept bonuses.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The Italian brand however, previously acknowledged the atelier’s contributions on social media and are bringing Chanakya artisans to an upcoming Harrods pop-up in London to demonstrate craft techniques.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Chicago 7th Ward Alderman Greg Mitchell, the main speaker at the unveiling, commended West’s cultural contributions and her legacy as an educator during her tenure at Chicago State University.
    — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • This wasn’t an isolated incident; other concrete gifts that Wilson has accumulated this year now decorate the backyard in Ridgewood, Queens.
    — Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The new locations will carry toys, collectibles and gifts from brands and entertainment properties including LEGO, Barbie, Hot Wheels, Pokémon and KPop Demon Hunters.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

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“Dividends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dividends. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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