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 city of Miami is one of the worst examples of how the gravy train works.
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Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
Neither of his successors have made catastrophic moves, but the gravy train of incoming stars has ended.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The gravy train didn’t last long, though—Thune ran for South Dakota’s other Senate seat in 2004 and managed to unseat Daschle, the sitting leader of the Democratic caucus and the same man who beat his former boss, Abdnor, 18 years before.
—Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Those are just some of the consumers who have been at the end of this gravy train.
—Greg Petro, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
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Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
Neither of his successors have made catastrophic moves, but the gravy train of incoming stars has ended.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The gravy train didn’t last long, though—Thune ran for South Dakota’s other Senate seat in 2004 and managed to unseat Daschle, the sitting leader of the Democratic caucus and the same man who beat his former boss, Abdnor, 18 years before.
—Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Those are just some of the consumers who have been at the end of this gravy train.
—Greg Petro, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravy train
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Boston is paying a $5 million signing bonus and has a $30 million club option for 2034, when Anthony will be just thirty years old.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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They will each be entitled to an annual bonus targeted at $1.5 million each.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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Paradoxically, Aramco is key to Saudi efforts to wean itself off oil: The company’s dividends power Riyadh’s $1.15 trillion sovereign wealth fund, which plays a growing role in the domestic economy, and future stock sales could accelerate that effort.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Indeed, studying a company's past dividend history can be of good help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue.—
Dividend Channel,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Milwaukee Sentinel reported on its front page Aug. 14, 1937, that Milwaukee County had accepted a $60,000 gift to build a concert bandshell in Washington Park on the city's west side.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Find boutique fashion at Pink Threads, consignment clothing at Valerie’s Loft, and home goods and other gift items at The Cardinal’s Nest. Hike at San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park The scenery at San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park is second to none.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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That’s the person who can integrate diverse expertise, promote equitable contributions, and cultivate trust.—
Jamil Zaki,
Harvard Business Review,
15 Aug. 2025
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Kenley Scott, Director, Global Sector Strategist at William O’Neil + Company, made significant contributions to the data compilation, analysis, and writing for this article.—
Randy Watts,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Tip of the Week So tip of the week, people ask me, when is the best time to water plants?—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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All of the tips had practical concerns behind them — keeping your outer elbow tucked in, for instance, will protect you from getting hit by a pitch.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
13 Aug. 2025
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Allegheny Mountain Radio has received more than a hundred and seventy individual donations, adding up to tens of thousands of dollars.—
Oliver Whang,
New Yorker,
7 Aug. 2025
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Additionally, the recipient’s school music program will receive a $10,000 instrument donation to support continued music education.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Gravy train.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy%20train. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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