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
Many companies will also share a portion of their profits with investors through dividends.
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Steve Booren, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Learning how to hold a golf club will pay significant dividends, improving your chances of shooting lower scores.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
In the meantime, Europe’s clean energy push is already paying some dividends: according to CREA, the expansion of solar power saved the region about 2 billion cubic meters of gas per month in 2025.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Political observers saw the explicit branding as a sign of Netanyahu’s plan to capitalize on the wartime momentum at the ballot box and push for early elections to maximize the electoral dividends.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
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Steve Booren, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Learning how to hold a golf club will pay significant dividends, improving your chances of shooting lower scores.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
In the meantime, Europe’s clean energy push is already paying some dividends: according to CREA, the expansion of solar power saved the region about 2 billion cubic meters of gas per month in 2025.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Political observers saw the explicit branding as a sign of Netanyahu’s plan to capitalize on the wartime momentum at the ballot box and push for early elections to maximize the electoral dividends.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dividend
Noun
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The second bedroom has two walk-in closets and its own en-suite bath, while the third bedroom can function as flexible bonus space — office, den or guest room.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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As a bonus, adding a fresh scent to the space creates an instant reset feeling that makes the whole area feel new again.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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For the third game in a row, Towns — a six-time All-Star specifically for his scoring gifts — was invisible on offense in the first half before imposing his will over the second two quarters as the Knicks attempted to punch themselves back into a game.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Horner, a FedEx contract driver, delivered a Christmas gift of Barbies intended for Athena to her father’s house in the city of Paradise.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 31,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Records show Kilpatrick agreed that any pension benefits and other forms of income would be garnished.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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International comparisons cited to justify the benefit cap are misleading because national pension systems are structurally diverse, with some countries providing universal healthcare, government childcare, and other social services that the United States does not offer.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Only a year ago, after all, the Royals got crucial contributions from the bottom of the order — then including Maikel Garcia — to win the second game of the season.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Her contribution was essential due to how well TCU guarded South Carolina’s other guards, Ta’Niya Latson and Tessa Johnson.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Dividend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dividend. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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