as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
the reward money was an unexpected dividend for our good deed
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Recent Examples of dividend
Pierce is the exact type of upside play that can pay big dividends during the Byepocalypse.
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
The scientific dividends here will be profound.
—Big Think, 20 Oct. 2025
Just how immediate those dividends are remains to be seen.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 20 Oct. 2025
Given the fluctuating nature of the dividends, a percentage to her might make the most sense.
—Wendy Hickey, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
The scientific dividends here will be profound.
—Big Think, 20 Oct. 2025
Just how immediate those dividends are remains to be seen.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 20 Oct. 2025
Given the fluctuating nature of the dividends, a percentage to her might make the most sense.
—Wendy Hickey, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dividend
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As a bonus, macroscopes can also be aesthetically pleasing and fun to experience.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Oct. 2025
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No box spring needed and there’s bonus storage space underneath.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The city has a wealth of outdoor activities and arts and cultural events, according to the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, including downhill skiing at the Granite Peak Ski Area, cross-country skiing, the annual Art World craft and gift festival, and more.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Perfect Gift for Coffee Aficionados Beyond improving your own morning routine, Gaines’ vanilla sugar blend is also a thoughtful gift.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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An active duty military member who suffers a serious injury while training off-base over the weekend receives free healthcare and can receive a military medical retirement and a Veterans Affairs disability pension if the injury is severe enough.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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The number of children for eligible families include minors, adult children receiving care allowance or social pension, and students under 25.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Ranked as the 24th wealthiest family in America, their contributions to Louisville are estimated to be over $1 billion.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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The men’s golf club also joined in, spreading the word and encouraging contributions for a chance to win the donated driver.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Dividend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dividend. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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