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
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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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Neither Hezbollah nor the state had come to survey the extensive damage, although Hezbollah had given Abdullah and others who had lost their homes between twelve thousand to fourteen thousand dollars apiece, part of what the group’s leader called a gift from Iran.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Even occasional summer watering will kill it or shorten its life, which is only about four or five years anyway, but wow, what a gift to hummingbirds and other pollinators, not to mention anyone who loves a dramatic, fragrant garden.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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But the exact right percentage for each individual hinges on several things, such as your existing nest egg, planned retirement date, pensions and other factors, experts say.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
4 June 2025
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More than 43% of Chicago’s budget is consumed by debt service and pension payments, by far the highest in the nation.—
Forrest Claypool,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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If her body isn’t always willing, her mind and her heart are still keen on the sport, so Press makes her most valuable contributions now in the quiet of the locker room.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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Companies must also foster a culture that prioritizes adaptability, encourages continuous learning, and values employee contributions.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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“Dividend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dividend. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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