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
Investors should focus on shares in companies with strong balance sheets that pay dividends, and maintain a balance of investment styles, said Angelo Kourkafas, senior global investment strategist at Edward Jones.
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John Towfighi, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
If Rodgers and the Steelers are going to raise their ceiling in Year 2, several offseason moves need to pay dividends.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 17 May 2026
But the reality is that study after study shows that attacking your opponent bears more political dividends than talking up your own campaign.
—May 17, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Winning the Central Division and earning the top seed in the Western Conference — something this group zeroed in on in large part because of that painful night in North Texas — has already paid clear dividends.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 17 May 2026
Today’s fest leadership team — fest vets executive director Krystof Mucha and artistic director Karel Och — are part of a very rare and fortuitous organizational feat that provides the festival with continuity that pays dividends for filmmakers, film fans and sponsors.
—Steven Gaydos, Variety, 15 May 2026
River Forest senior Macario Ramirez’s perseverance is paying dividends.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Horizon assistant coach Jack Sarnowski said the two meetings paid dividends.
—Bill Kemp, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Given the sheer number of stocks offering dividends, identifying the right ones is not always straightforward.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 10 May 2026
John Towfighi, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
If Rodgers and the Steelers are going to raise their ceiling in Year 2, several offseason moves need to pay dividends.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 17 May 2026
But the reality is that study after study shows that attacking your opponent bears more political dividends than talking up your own campaign.
—May 17, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Winning the Central Division and earning the top seed in the Western Conference — something this group zeroed in on in large part because of that painful night in North Texas — has already paid clear dividends.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 17 May 2026
Today’s fest leadership team — fest vets executive director Krystof Mucha and artistic director Karel Och — are part of a very rare and fortuitous organizational feat that provides the festival with continuity that pays dividends for filmmakers, film fans and sponsors.
—Steven Gaydos, Variety, 15 May 2026
River Forest senior Macario Ramirez’s perseverance is paying dividends.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Horizon assistant coach Jack Sarnowski said the two meetings paid dividends.
—Bill Kemp, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Given the sheer number of stocks offering dividends, identifying the right ones is not always straightforward.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dividends
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Meanwhile, Raúl Castro also instituted more market-minded reforms, such as offering workers in munitions factories bonuses for high output.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Key person retention bonuses give your most critical people a financial reason to stay, structured to vest at twelve and twenty-four months after close.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The effort to keep Public Broadcasting System programming in Arkansas received another $500,000 in contributions this week, bringing the campaign within $272,000 of the finish line.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
19 May 2026
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Stock Chart IconStock chart icon The news comes after the bank late last month reported a better-than-expected profit gain of 17%, helped by stronger contributions from its Wealth Solutions, Global Banking, and Global Markets flow income segments.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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As previously noted, one of the gifts of Russian greats that Saunders most celebrates is their way of locating complex truths in the stuff of ordinary lives—their towns and farms, and their families, their servants; their animals.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The talented Oklahoma City Thunder point guard, who is the 18th player to win at least two MVP awards and the 14th to win them in back-to-back, presented his entire team with gifts before accepting the Michael Jordan Trophy from NBA commissioner Adam Silver.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
20 May 2026
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“Dividends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dividends. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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