dividends

noun

plural of dividend
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 The dividends never went out, however, as the administration sent out $100 billion in tariff refunds through the end of July. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026 In the short term, dividend yields of these companies may look less attractive, but that can change over time as dividends rise and the stock price is likely to be steadier as well. — Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026 Orbán’s government hoped the investments would make Hungary a global hub of lithium-ion battery manufacturing, yet decreased demand and other market pressures have so far prevented those investments from paying high dividends. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026 Mike McCarthy’s decision to retool the right side of the offensive line has paid immediate dividends. — The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026 That sovereignty argument has paid political dividends at home. — Andre Pagliarini, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026 Promises of money, DOGE returns, tariff dividends and lower food prices haven’t materialized and won’t. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026 Not just real estate, but dividends from equity holdings, stakes in private businesses, royalties or other income-producing assets. — Srinivasulu Mupparaju, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026 Trump's similar 'dividends' haven’t happened When will the refund checks be sent? — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
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  1. bonuses
  2. contributions
  3. gifts
Noun
  • The contract also stipulates longevity bonuses for staff with at least ten years of service, up to twelve weeks of paid parental leave, stronger health and safety protections, and more bereavement leave.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Betr wants to give you a chance to earn $200 in bonuses when using promo code FOXNEWS and wagering on Monday Night Football or MLB Playoff action.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of bonuses
Noun
  • Other options include reducing the level of your contributions, although there is a minimum of 5% of pay for employees and 3% for employers.
    — Marc Shoffman, TheWeek, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Both are named after Michael Faraday, a 19th-century British scientist who made major contributions to electromagnetics.
    — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of contributions
Noun
  • Bellen's parents focused more on nurturing their children's gifts and interests like entrepreneurship and education and supporting their endeavors.
    — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Over the years, Chivayo gave away dozens of luxury cars, buses, cash and other gifts to celebrities, church leaders, sports figures, politicians and social media followers, frequently broadcasting his largesse online.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of gifts

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“Dividends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dividends. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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