as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
the new tax law offers a real gravy train to certain categories of investors
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Recent Examples of gravy train
Establishing an entirely new and competing agency is merely the pursuit of a bureaucratic gravy train, and providing it with incentives to abuse power in order to boost its own coffers is an invitation to tyranny.
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Adam Summers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
After years of relative prosperity in the original Big East, the breakup of that league in the five years before Benedict was hired left the university standing on the platform as the power-conference gravy train pulled away.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
Both Games were near disasters for the Western media partners who make up much of the gravy train for the IOC.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2026
However, the radical left has seen this coming, and has targeted Wyoming as the gravy train runs out.
—Chuck Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
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Adam Summers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
After years of relative prosperity in the original Big East, the breakup of that league in the five years before Benedict was hired left the university standing on the platform as the power-conference gravy train pulled away.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
Both Games were near disasters for the Western media partners who make up much of the gravy train for the IOC.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2026
However, the radical left has seen this coming, and has targeted Wyoming as the gravy train runs out.
—Chuck Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravy train
Noun
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The Aftermath is a special bonus episode taking place after the reunion and will air next week.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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And a good price is always a bonus.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
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Here are three dividend-paying stocks that are highlighted by Wall Street's top pros, as tracked by TipRanks, a platform that ranks analysts based on their past performance.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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As Broadway productions continue making stops in Denver and arts organizations expand their reach, supporters say Colorado's investment in the arts is paying dividends both culturally and economically.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Bethenny fully customized a Ford Bronco for her daughter's birthday gift, decking it out in a custom light-pink wrap.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Kramer’s use of gift deeds to acquire property in the county also drew scrutiny.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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Raman’s campaign also received contributions from writers and comedians who have made up the council member’s donation base in her previous elections.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Rachel Carson’s contributions to our understanding of nature as both environmental home and habitat, whose balance must be protected and preserved, led her to a lifetime’s study of and writing about the oceans, coastlines, and lands of the United States.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Insider tip Don’t miss all of the cool art lining the walls in the common areas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Anonymous tips can be sent in at the Sheriff’s Office tip form or by calling 530-470-2400.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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The Bee reviewed Vang’s local filings dating back to her initial election in 2020, which showed that her campaign donated $9,000 between 2023 and 2025 to Sacramento nonprofit Gifts To Share, which allows people to earmark donations to the Heart and Hustle Scholarship via its website.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Their donations to elect like-minded officials has led to a rapid growth of states with new or expanded voucher plans, including Texas and New Hampshire.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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“Gravy train.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy%20train. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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