Thesaurus results for GRAVY TRAINS

gravy trains

noun

plural of gravy train

as in bonuses

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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Right now is a great time to consider these Delta cards because both feature limited-time, increased welcome bonuses that are unusually valuable.

— Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
The same legislation led to $1,776 in bonuses to all members of the military.

— Christopher Cann, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of bonuses

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While much of the NFL’s direct income is shared evenly with its players as dictated by their collective bargaining agreement, the dividends and distributions from 32 Equity investments flow outside the cap.

— Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Trump's similar 'dividends' haven’t happened When will the refund checks be sent?

— Julia Gomez, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of dividends

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Investigators also found Chavez-DeRemer did not report the tickets, valued at approximately $100 a piece, as she was required to do, despite having completed ethics training explaining government policy on accepting gifts.

— Andrea Hsu, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
Those gifts included rodeo tickets, an alligator wallet and two cowboy hats, according to the report.

— Luke Barr, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of gifts

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The idea behind the National Pork Board — financed with mandatory contributions from Kremer and virtually every other American hog farmer — is that all pork producers should benefit from this kind of prominent marketing to buoy their product.

— Kenny Torrella, Vox, 9 Sep. 2026
The Board of Directors expressed its gratitude for Blaustein’s dedication and lasting contributions to the organization.

— Brent Lang, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2026

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