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
Our collective ethos guided us to develop our ecosystem equitably, ensuring that communities across the Quantum Prairie would reap dividends.
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David Awschalom, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
If assets in the estate generate income during probate—such as interest, dividends, or rental income—or if assets such as a home are sold in a later year, additional tax filings may be required.
—Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Moreover, pairing that tech approach with human skills, like communication and creativity, are likely to pay even greater dividends, Shapero said.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Nareit said health care REITs distributed more than $7 billion in dividends in 2024.
—Jordan Rau, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
As geopolitical tensions rattle markets and drive sharp swings in stocks, Jefferies is advising investors to lean into companies with strong fundamentals and sturdy dividends.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Apple's attempts at incorporating more exotic color schemes could be paying dividends.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 19 Apr. 2026
Cutting back on late-night screen scrolling pays surprising dividends too.
—Cheryl Russell, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, younger ones should know that building a lifelong practice of strength training will pay dividends.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
David Awschalom, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
If assets in the estate generate income during probate—such as interest, dividends, or rental income—or if assets such as a home are sold in a later year, additional tax filings may be required.
—Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Moreover, pairing that tech approach with human skills, like communication and creativity, are likely to pay even greater dividends, Shapero said.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Nareit said health care REITs distributed more than $7 billion in dividends in 2024.
—Jordan Rau, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
As geopolitical tensions rattle markets and drive sharp swings in stocks, Jefferies is advising investors to lean into companies with strong fundamentals and sturdy dividends.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Apple's attempts at incorporating more exotic color schemes could be paying dividends.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 19 Apr. 2026
Cutting back on late-night screen scrolling pays surprising dividends too.
—Cheryl Russell, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, younger ones should know that building a lifelong practice of strength training will pay dividends.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dividends
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At Ross Stores, the compensation committee approved a similar adjustment on May 21, 2025, the proxy states, stripping tariff costs from calculations used to determine bonuses and long-term incentive payouts.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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First, there are the big-name athletes to find and woo into competing on the streets of the UK’s capital, then the pace-makers, the notable debutants, and the tantalising head-to-heads to create; there’s the hotel bookings, the visas, the flights, the prize money and even bonuses to ponder over.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The idea would be to replace insurance premiums with personal contributions into bank accounts that can only be spent on medical bills, a friendlier alternative to health savings accounts, which have to be attached to traditional insurance plans.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the historical records of Central Florida, there are names that come up again and again — people whose contributions were essential to the changes that shaped the greater Orlando area for generations to come.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Joey Garrison The Trumps exchanged gifts on Tuesday with King Charles and Queen Camilla to mark the historic royal visit.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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During the next rehearsal break, Simpson and Reyes returned with champagne, flowers and other gifts to congratulate him.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Dividends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dividends. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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