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
For qualified people, the Individual Investors Act waives island and federal income taxes on dividends, interest, and capital gains for residents who live in Puerto Rico for at least 183 days of the year.
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Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
During market downturns, your account balance may dip even if dividends continue.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
The preferred stock is paying junk rates at an average of over 10%, costing the company $888 million a year in dividends.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Soon after Trump returned to the White House, however, the security dividends that Lithuania had earned began to dissipate.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2026
Even if the dividends were good — like at Conagra Brands — there simply wasn’t enough upside.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
Results below are based on Yahoo Finance historical data and do not reflect dividends.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Like gold, bitcoin produces no profits or dividends, and its price depends on what investors will pay for it.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
In fact, Poppick seems determined to prove that submerging yourself in the inanity of the grindset can pay creative dividends.
—Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
During market downturns, your account balance may dip even if dividends continue.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
The preferred stock is paying junk rates at an average of over 10%, costing the company $888 million a year in dividends.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Soon after Trump returned to the White House, however, the security dividends that Lithuania had earned began to dissipate.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2026
Even if the dividends were good — like at Conagra Brands — there simply wasn’t enough upside.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
Results below are based on Yahoo Finance historical data and do not reflect dividends.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Like gold, bitcoin produces no profits or dividends, and its price depends on what investors will pay for it.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
In fact, Poppick seems determined to prove that submerging yourself in the inanity of the grindset can pay creative dividends.
—Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dividends
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Last year, Lowe’s also gave $80 million in discretionary bonuses store managers and assistant managers.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Feb. 2026
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The remainder of his compensation came from vacation payouts, car allowances and bonuses.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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The Presidential Medal of Freedom has previously been awarded to politicians, religious leaders, artists, fashion designers and others who have made significant contributions to American society.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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So, that was big (to have so many contributions).—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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Habitat Home decor, locally made artisan items, one-of-a-kind gifts, ceramics, art, textiles, and more are stylishly displayed at this shop founded by a retired Marine.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
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All of those gifts were received prior to Epstein’s guilty plea in Florida in 2008 to charges of solicitation of prostitution with a minor, according to the university’s review of its Epstein connections.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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