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
The theory is going to be put to the test in more stringent ways against Philadelphia on Sunday and beyond, but an adjustment made before Denver’s 28-3 Week 4 win appears to have paid immediate dividends for the two backs and for Denver’s offense overall.
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
At the time, these stocks were selling at a deep discount, while he was attracted to their reliable dividends and their diversified, cash-generative businesses.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
The expectation is for that work to cash in dividends when the lights things start counting for real.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2025
Investing in that form of democracy promotion paid significant dividends in Brazil.
—Omar G. Encarnación, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2025
Three times, including last year, Alaskans received an energy relief payment along with their dividends, according to the state.
—Becky Bohrer, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
Palace are continuing to enjoy the dividends from his investment in them.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Companies like Pioneer Natural Resources, Devon Energy, and EOG Resources have prioritized cash returns, often paying out special dividends when oil prices are strong.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
In addition to salary and wages, be sure to include other types of income, such as dividends, interest and child support.
—Lynn Mayabb, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
At the time, these stocks were selling at a deep discount, while he was attracted to their reliable dividends and their diversified, cash-generative businesses.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
The expectation is for that work to cash in dividends when the lights things start counting for real.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2025
Investing in that form of democracy promotion paid significant dividends in Brazil.
—Omar G. Encarnación, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2025
Three times, including last year, Alaskans received an energy relief payment along with their dividends, according to the state.
—Becky Bohrer, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
Palace are continuing to enjoy the dividends from his investment in them.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Companies like Pioneer Natural Resources, Devon Energy, and EOG Resources have prioritized cash returns, often paying out special dividends when oil prices are strong.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
In addition to salary and wages, be sure to include other types of income, such as dividends, interest and child support.
—Lynn Mayabb, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dividends
Noun
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Under the newer terms, the union would see their signing bonuses cut, which amount to $500 to $1,000 per employee.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Oct. 2025
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Government and nonprofit employers would not be eligible for the tax credit, even if offering bonuses to their newlywed employees.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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The change means crypto gains grow tax-free in ISAs and pension contributions receive tax relief, advantages that direct crypto ownership never provided.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Indeed, Disney’s and Google’s contributions will be noted in a new C-SPAN effort to celebrate the coming 250th birthday of the United States.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Dividends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dividends. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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