1
as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
the clerk at Calcutta airport was clearly angling for a little cumshaw on the side
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2
as in bribe
something given or promised in order to improperly influence a person's conduct or decision
the captain slipped the customs official his customary cumshaw at the Port of Shanghai
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First, start by applying the BetMGM bonus code NEWSWEEK1500 during the registration process to lock in the offer.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025 -
And on this perfect Sunday morning that teased of approaching spring — complete with the first swan sighting of the season — catching a pike or two would be a bonus.—
Brad Dokken,
Twin Cities,
16 Mar. 2025
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Porteous was convicted by the Senate in December 2010 on charges of accepting bribes and making false statements under penalty of perjury. Rep.—
Brian Bennett,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Public Integrity Section is responsible for bringing high profile cases against public officials who are accused of accepting bribes or flouting election laws.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
12 Mar. 2025
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Well, what its dividend giveth, its share price taketh away—and then some!—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Other stocks that made Morgan Stanley’s list of potential dividend initiators include Deckers Outdoor , Veeva Systems , Arista Networks and UiPath .—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2025
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Its combination of art, gifts and apparel all bear elements of his signature design style, an array of colors that reflect Britto’s appreciation of artists Pablo Picasso, Henry Matisse, Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, and Roy Lichtenstein.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2025
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Feedback is a gift (even when someone shouts it at you).—
Forrester,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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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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Biden never tried, Europe has failed to bring Peace, and Zelenskyy probably wants to keep the 'gravy train' going.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Cumshaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cumshaw. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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