1
as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
the clerk at Calcutta airport was clearly angling for a little cumshaw on the side
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2
as in bribe
something given or promised in order to improperly influence a person's conduct or decision
the captain slipped the customs official his customary cumshaw at the Port of Shanghai
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Noun
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The formula gets bonus points for not feeling sticky, not traveling or feathering, and smoothing out lip lines for a plump, pouty effect.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025 -
The major infusion of purse money and track improvements at Kentucky Downs has been a real bonus for the Thoroughbred racing circuit in Kentucky.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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She was infamously shown stuffing $1,000 in cash bribes into her bra in a photo that was released by the feds.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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Spagnuolo is very clear about supposed bribes paid by pharmaceutical companies in the context of purchases by Andis, to the tune of 5 to 8 percent, which were funneled directly into the pockets of the Menems and Karina.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Stocks of 4 such companies that pay a dividend of greater than 3% are listed here.—
John Navin,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Tank Bigsby trade The Eagles’ acquisition of running back/kickoff returner Tank Bigsby could pay immediate dividends for the team with Will Shipley sidelined because of an oblique injury.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Safe seats are a gift to politicians and party machines but a curse for citizens.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The final looks were a crescendo of colorful tinsel and bouncing gift ribbon that completely enveloped the models.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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However, the radical left has seen this coming, and has targeted Wyoming as the gravy train runs out.—
Chuck Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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But neither happened, and the tax-free gravy train continued to roll along.—
Robert W. Wood,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Cumshaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cumshaw. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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