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
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.
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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
Thomas McCarthy as the top runner-up, at least until his tumble off the MSP gravy train last year.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 4 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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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
Thomas McCarthy as the top runner-up, at least until his tumble off the MSP gravy train last year.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 4 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
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Another bonus is the fact that restaurants like Mission Ceviche and Chez Fifi are just a stone’s throw away from the abode, as are luxury boutiques like Lanvin.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
21 Apr. 2026
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In California, retailers who sell jackpot-winning lottery tickets earn a sales bonus from the state’s lottery board.—
Don Sweeney
April 21,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Cutting back on late-night screen scrolling pays surprising dividends too.—
Cheryl Russell,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Nareit said health care REITs distributed more than $7 billion in dividends in 2024.—
Jordan Rau,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2026
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Guests were given a complimentary tote bag full of gifts inspired by the movie—including a TreSemme workable hair spray, Devil Wears Prada branded Diet Coke, and a copy of the fictional Runway magazine, with Blunt’s Emily Charlton on the cover.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
21 Apr. 2026
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Our brother-in-law is, of course, invited to the brunch, along with our dad; he would just not be included in the gift of putting on the event.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Cubs pulled off the series sweep with contributions from players on their roster who many fans wouldn’t have counted on in the spring.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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The previous government fell amid protests against a new budget proposing tax increases and higher social security contributions.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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Its global community remains highly active, producing lore analyses, boss guides, fan art, strategy builds, tips, and uncovering hidden secrets.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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Read on for small garden design tips for the city dweller, based on advice from the pros and our favorite essential tools on the market.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
20 Apr. 2026
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Nonprofits like Keep Oakland Beautiful rely on donations and grants, and don't have unlimited resources to maintain the area indefinitely.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Erwin said TransHealth can weather the funding threats because the clinic gets large private donations, and is not as dependent on Medicaid and Medicare as most hospitals.—
Karen Brown,
NPR,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Gravy train.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy%20train. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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