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
But nothing seems to stop the gravy train, not even the specter of being called out in print.
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
However, if the U.S. government continues subsidizing nuclear technologies without regard to proliferation risk, then the plutonium entrepreneurs will keep hopping on that gravy train.
—Alan J. Kuperman, Scientific American, 30 July 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
This just-okay kids’ film — the sort trying to capitalize on the Harry Potter gravy train way after the fact — is set in the 1950s as a boy, Lewis (Owen Vaccaro), is sent to live with his eccentric uncle Jonathan (Jack Black) after his parents’ tragic death.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 15 Mar. 2025
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
However, if the U.S. government continues subsidizing nuclear technologies without regard to proliferation risk, then the plutonium entrepreneurs will keep hopping on that gravy train.
—Alan J. Kuperman, Scientific American, 30 July 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
This just-okay kids’ film — the sort trying to capitalize on the Harry Potter gravy train way after the fact — is set in the 1950s as a boy, Lewis (Owen Vaccaro), is sent to live with his eccentric uncle Jonathan (Jack Black) after his parents’ tragic death.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravy train
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Police recruits are paid over $28 an hour with a $2,000 bonus at graduation.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Nike contract included a further €158m as a signing bonus.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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What the commercial stations won’t be able to replicate as well will be the soft-power dividends of the ISS.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
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In this market, investors may want to consider dividend stocks as a way to earn some income while helping stabilize their portfolio.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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From a gift of Elizabeth Taylor’s ring, bestowed on Allura, by her cheating younger husband, to $40 million worth of trinkets that Liberty helps salvage from her Upper East Side client wanting a divorce.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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For small businesses, simplicity wins—a clear offer like ‘buy one, gift one’ or a free consult lowers the barrier for first-time buyers and gives them a reason to pick you over a big-box store.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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His contributions during the most recent reporting period are more than all four Democratic incumbents combined.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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The senator is seen as one of California YIMBY’s key champions in the legislature and has received more than $10,000 in campaign contributions from the organization since 2021.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Here are nine essential tips cabin crew members say will make your flying experience all the better.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.—
Christian Orozco,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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Here’s a collection of organizations and aid groups accepting donations to fund emergency relief efforts in the Caribbean.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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States, cities and food banks have been ramping up donations desperately trying to fill the gap.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Gravy train.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy%20train. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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