gravy train

noun

Definition of gravy trainnext
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 most successful and lucrative family vlogs are indiscreet almost by definition—and yet the wrong kind of indiscretion can derail the whole gravy train. — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026 The Tribune reports on how the legal system is failing people who have been wrongly accused of crimes and how some unscrupulous attorneys have turned the system into a gravy train for themselves. — Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026 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. — 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 See All Example Sentences for gravy train
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravy train
  1. bonus
  2. dividend
  3. gift
  4. contribution
  5. tip
  6. donation
Noun
  • Flora’s signing bonus was nearly a million less than the slot value of $8,988,400, meaning that San Francisco will have more money to use to sign other players in this year’s draft class.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 19 July 2026
  • The roomy fit is also a welcome bonus if your feet tend to swell after hours of sightseeing.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
Definition of bonus
Noun
  • For example, a dividend must be calculated, withheld correctly and paid to the shareholder.
    — Mike Cahill, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Combined with a strong dividend and a balance sheet with $50 billion in cash, TM offers an unusually attractive mix of value, quality and upside potential.
    — Tony Zhang, CNBC, 22 July 2026
Definition of dividend
Noun
  • Some of its greatest gifts arrive disguised as boredom — an afternoon with nothing scheduled, a bike pointed toward a friend’s house, a library book that unexpectedly becomes impossible to put down.
    — Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 16 July 2026
  • Federal Election Commission filings released Wednesday night show the CEO personally donated $1 million in May to Public First, the super PAC pushing for mandatory AI safety rules—his largest political gift on record.
    — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Definition of gift
Noun
  • The state ethics commission accused the Georgia Republican Assembly and its political action committee of failing to disclose more than $180,000 of contributions and other violations.
    — David Wickert, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
  • Some billionaires have also pledged philanthropic contributions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Definition of contribution
Noun
  • Below, design pros share the characteristics of bold bathroom tile today, plus tips for how to embrace the look without overwhelming the space.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
  • Third, communicate proactively and personally, leveraging AI and customer behavior data to send tailored messages beyond generic updates, like care instructions or troubleshooting tips.
    — Serenity Gibbons, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of tip
Noun
  • The little church launched a big capital campaign and donations started pouring in locally and from places as far away as Australia, Rozelle said.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • Supporters can add a cash donation to the campaign at checkout, but that money is likely not going to Ossoff’s campaign.
    — Sophia Eppley, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of donation

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