as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
the new tax law offers a real gravy train to certain categories of investors
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Recent Examples of gravy train
The gravy train didn’t last long, though—Thune ran for South Dakota’s other Senate seat in 2004 and managed to unseat Daschle, the sitting leader of the Democratic caucus and the same man who beat his former boss, Abdnor, 18 years before.
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Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Those are just some of the consumers who have been at the end of this gravy train.
—Greg Petro, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
This just-okay kids’ film — the sort trying to capitalize on the Harry Potter gravy train way after the fact — is set in the 1950s as a boy, Lewis (Owen Vaccaro), is sent to live with his eccentric uncle Jonathan (Jack Black) after his parents’ tragic death.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 15 Mar. 2025
Biden never tried, Europe has failed to bring Peace, and Zelenskyy probably wants to keep the ‘gravy train’ going.
—Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
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Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Those are just some of the consumers who have been at the end of this gravy train.
—Greg Petro, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
This just-okay kids’ film — the sort trying to capitalize on the Harry Potter gravy train way after the fact — is set in the 1950s as a boy, Lewis (Owen Vaccaro), is sent to live with his eccentric uncle Jonathan (Jack Black) after his parents’ tragic death.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 15 Mar. 2025
Biden never tried, Europe has failed to bring Peace, and Zelenskyy probably wants to keep the ‘gravy train’ going.
—Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravy train
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The second bonus is $1 million if Burns appears in more than 70 games in 2025-26, and averages more than 23 minutes of ice time.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Add herbs like rosemary or mint for a bonus fragrance and to incorporate more of your garden.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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Corporate automation plus a $3+ trillion spending bender from Uncle Sam is a powerful recipe for higher stock prices and bigger dividends.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Citigroup raised its quarterly dividend to 60 cents per share from 56 cents on July 2, after the latest Federal Reserve stress tests.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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Peacocks were offered as a gift to the UN by India’s permanent mission in the 1980s and, as a result, the UN gardens are full of them.—
Isabelle Mayault,
The Dial,
8 July 2025
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The price is comparable to competitors, plus the products are regularly on sale with free shipping and gifts.—
Stewart Savin,
Architectural Digest,
8 July 2025
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Hassenfeld was also founding benefactor of Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence, and his family’s contributions helped to establish the Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute at Brown University.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
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Cardinals Have Few Stars, Many Contributors The Cardinals have been receiving solid contributions throughout the lineup and rank 10th in MLB in scoring, averaging 4.64 runs per game.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Have any news tips or story ideas about the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona?—
Raphael Romero Ruiz,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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This advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. Protect yourself during a heat wave with these tips from the NWS Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 July 2025
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The challenge has pivoted into a nationwide fundraiser for St. Jude Hospital, and the couple celebrated $4 million donations during their stay in Michigan.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Stratford schools have raised $2 million in donations for the American Heart Association over time.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
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“Gravy train.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy%20train. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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