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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  1. bonuses
  2. dividends
  3. gifts
  4. contributions
Noun
  • An ordinance funnels that 1% into school employee bonuses, which topped $50,000 for some local teachers, according to Meta.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 13 July 2026
  • Bilt is an excellent program for earning rewards on housing payments and frequently offers incredible transfer bonuses through its monthly Rent Day promotion.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 13 July 2026
Definition of bonuses
Noun
  • While there are some drawbacks compared to traditional investments — such as its inability to earn dividends — there are several ways to add gold to your portfolio.
    — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 9 July 2026
  • This heavy spending is yielding massive dividends, as 45 percent of retailers and brands polled report financial returns of $250 million or more from their digital investments.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
Definition of dividends
Noun
  • The lawsuit recruiters came to their town bearing gifts, several residents told The Times.
    — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • Both ideas were kind of expensive, so the three of us agreed to split the costs of both gifts.
    — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2026
Definition of gifts
Noun
  • Businesses have provided direct contributions surpassing $32 million.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
  • Hutt said the plaque celebrates Saba’s contributions toward its surrounding community.
    — Melody Xu, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of contributions
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