as in dividend
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
this job offers a nice Christmas bonus in addition to the salary
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Recent Examples of bonus
Another amendment also created a program that would provide a $500 to $2,000 bonus to city employees who successfully refer new candidates to serve as police officers and firefighters.
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Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2024
Landwehr has won four performance bonuses in his UFC career, and he's captured the additional $50,000 in three of his last four fights.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
All bonuses or First Bet Reset paybacks will be rewarded in bonus bets that must be used within seven (7) days of receipt.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The deal includes pay raises of 38% over four years, and ratification and productivity bonuses.
—David Koenig, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2024
Landwehr has won four performance bonuses in his UFC career, and he's captured the additional $50,000 in three of his last four fights.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
All bonuses or First Bet Reset paybacks will be rewarded in bonus bets that must be used within seven (7) days of receipt.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The deal includes pay raises of 38% over four years, and ratification and productivity bonuses.
—David Koenig, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonus
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The tax covers dividends and gains from disposing of CFC or PFIC stock.Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D., Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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The dividend, which will rise eight cents to 83 cents a share, is payable on Dec. 12 to shareholders of record on Nov. 21.Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024
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Whether shoppers are searching for practical gifts or looking to splurge a little, the year’s sales present a prime opportunity to shop and save.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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Your gift recipient can recreate a spa experience at home with this plush robe.Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
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With all the extras—a 14-core M4 Pro, the 20-core GPU, 64GB of memory, 8TB of storage, and 10Gbps internet—the Mac mini rings up at $4,699.Brian Westover, PCMAG, 1 Nov. 2024
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Even in this World Series, Ohtani’s one hit — an eighth-inning double in Game 1 that helped the Dodgers tie the game and force extras — was necessary to set up Freeman’s heroics.Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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The contribution from him was small but encouraging: a baby hook with the left hand, a good help read to block a shot before the third-quarter buzzer, a pair of boards.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Matching that money with contributions of their own, the state and city negotiated a transfer of seven miles of 82nd Avenue from the Oregon DOT to Portland.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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The Nuggets were unsure when Jokic would re-join the team as of Friday evening before the opening tip.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Most drivers entering Manhattan's Central Business District, which stretches from 60th Street all the way down to the southern tip of the Financial District, would have to pay the toll.Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running events, and more near you.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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And while Black Friday deals are available to all Amazon customers, Prime members often get extra perks, like early access to select deals – sometimes up to 30 minutes ahead of the general public.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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While California law does not mandate automatic recounts, both candidates have been seeking donations to fund one if that does happen.Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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The donations will be given to Owen's Community Closet and Food Pantry, a part of Van Buren Public Schools.Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 15 Nov. 2024
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Fuller hopes the city will provide prevailing wages, health and pension benefits for trade members involved in the municipal construction projects.Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Boeing has adamantly rejected requests to restore traditional pensions that the company froze nearly a decade ago.David Koenig, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Bonus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonus. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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