as in bonuses
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 dividends
There are many kinds of 1099s, covering income from interest, dividends and other sources.
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Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Combining dividends with small- and medium-cap stocks could turn into a winning strategy for investors focusing on quality names.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
The dividends had been on display well before the right-handed-hitting Miranda drilled a ball off the base of the scoreboard at Hohokam Stadium on Friday.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Over long periods, enduring businesses often increase those dividends year after year — rewarding investors with growing income.
—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
Even for lower-risk patients, a small intervention can pay significant dividends.
—Dawn Koffarnus, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Encouraging Natural Predators Attracting the natural enemies of moles to your yard might not work overnight but pays great dividends in the long run.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 7 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
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Combining dividends with small- and medium-cap stocks could turn into a winning strategy for investors focusing on quality names.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
The dividends had been on display well before the right-handed-hitting Miranda drilled a ball off the base of the scoreboard at Hohokam Stadium on Friday.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Over long periods, enduring businesses often increase those dividends year after year — rewarding investors with growing income.
—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
Even for lower-risk patients, a small intervention can pay significant dividends.
—Dawn Koffarnus, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Encouraging Natural Predators Attracting the natural enemies of moles to your yard might not work overnight but pays great dividends in the long run.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 7 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dividends
Noun
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The airline is looking to incentivize its pilots with bonuses to cut down on their aircraft’s fuel consumption from next year.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
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The cast of Netflix’s YA comedy XO, Kitty also tried renegotiating after Season 2 but received nominal bonuses instead, sources said.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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Despite Redick's argument for Luka to win the MVP Award, the Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Spurs' Victor Wembanyama have stronger cases and odds to win it, due to their contributions for two teams that are above Los Angeles in the standings.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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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Save that extra cash for gifts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Dividends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dividends. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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