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
The question is, how long can this gravy train keep rolling?
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PC Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
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
But neither happened, and the tax-free gravy train continued to roll along.
—Robert W. Wood, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Predictably, green-energy advocates, recognizing that their government gravy train is losing a few cars, are already sounding the alarm.
—Andrew Follett, National Review, 20 July 2025
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PC Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
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
But neither happened, and the tax-free gravy train continued to roll along.
—Robert W. Wood, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Predictably, green-energy advocates, recognizing that their government gravy train is losing a few cars, are already sounding the alarm.
—Andrew Follett, National Review, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravy train
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The second bedroom has two walk-in closets and its own en-suite bath, while the third bedroom can function as flexible bonus space — office, den or guest room.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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As a bonus, adding a fresh scent to the space creates an instant reset feeling that makes the whole area feel new again.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Diamondback Energy Independent oil and natural gas company Diamondback Energy (FANG) is this week's first dividend pick.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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Micron’s board also approved a 30% increase in its quarterly dividend to 15 cents a share.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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For the third game in a row, Towns — a six-time All-Star specifically for his scoring gifts — was invisible on offense in the first half before imposing his will over the second two quarters as the Knicks attempted to punch themselves back into a game.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Horner, a FedEx contract driver, delivered a Christmas gift of Barbies intended for Athena to her father’s house in the city of Paradise.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 31,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Only a year ago, after all, the Royals got crucial contributions from the bottom of the order — then including Maikel Garcia — to win the second game of the season.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Her contribution was essential due to how well TCU guarded South Carolina’s other guards, Ta’Niya Latson and Tessa Johnson.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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The sheriff's office is asking anyone with tips to call 815-727-8575 or submit information anonymously through Crimestoppers of Will County.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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What's different – beyond the material in question – is the use of a triangular needle tip that avoids cutting through the wood fibers when threading through them, and nylon yarn that's strong yet flexible.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, employees at both DFW Airport and Love Field are collecting donations – including nonperishable food, hygiene items, baby supplies, and gas or grocery gift cards – to further support federal aviation workers affected by the shutdown.—
Lauren Crawford,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The donation comes as the Department of Homeland Security shutdown continues with no end in sight, leaving more than 64,000 airport security workers working without pay.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Gravy train.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy%20train. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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