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
Between 2018 and 2022, S&P 500 companies alone spent over $6.4 trillion on buybacks and dividends, dwarfing investments in labor, infrastructure, or research.
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Lindsay Owens, Time, 22 May 2025
Much of Geffen's income consists of stocks and equities in property, and California law states that dividends from stocks remain separate, probably leaving Armstrong without much cash in the split, according to TMZ.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 19 May 2025
The front office opted to trade away Cody Bellinger and bring in Kyle Tucker in a move that has paid strong dividends so far this season.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025
At the end of the month, all daily dividends are totaled and paid.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
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Lindsay Owens, Time, 22 May 2025
Much of Geffen's income consists of stocks and equities in property, and California law states that dividends from stocks remain separate, probably leaving Armstrong without much cash in the split, according to TMZ.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 19 May 2025
The front office opted to trade away Cody Bellinger and bring in Kyle Tucker in a move that has paid strong dividends so far this season.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025
At the end of the month, all daily dividends are totaled and paid.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dividend
Noun
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Adding in all bonuses, that figure rose above €100m per year.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Also ask the company for the bonus payout history for the past five years.—
Debra Boggs,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The pope has always had a gift for diplomacy and working peacefully with all kinds of people, said his oldest brother, 73-year-old Louis Prevost of Florida, during an interview with the Tribune earlier this month.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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Every year, teachers help families with Christmas gifts and Thanksgiving dinners, Liggins said.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 May 2025
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With their unionization push, crew members were focused on gaining union pension and health benefits.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
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With the 35-person crew heading back to work at Quixote West Hollywood Studios on the latest single from Smith’s Based On A True Story album, the agreement includes health and pension benefits.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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These accounts may include a government contribution of up to $1,000 for babies born between 2025 and 2028, as outlined in Investopedia, and allow families to contribute up to $5,000 annually.—
Brian Menickella,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Outside of his contributions to the league, Irsay also made headlines for his personal life.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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“Dividend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dividend. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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