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as in reward
something offered or given in return for a service performed
a bounty was offered for information leading to the capture of the criminal
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as in generosity
the quality or state of being generous
her bounty at Halloween was known throughout the neighborhood
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as in yield
the total amount collected or obtained especially at one time
the record-breaking bounty from this year's corn harvest
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Recent Examples of bounty
Offer her blessings for the bounty of her life and ask for reminders to be grateful for what is yours.
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Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
Gregory Bovino, who was then the face of Operation Midway Blitz, along with what agents characterized as cash bounties for Bovino’s kidnapping and murder.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
The government's star witness in the trial was the man who received Snapchat messages from Martinez, which prosecutors said placed a bounty on Bovino.
—Sara MacHi, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Their bounty of produce earned them a place among the Des Moines Register's People to Watch in 2024.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 21 Jan. 2026
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Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
Gregory Bovino, who was then the face of Operation Midway Blitz, along with what agents characterized as cash bounties for Bovino’s kidnapping and murder.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
The government's star witness in the trial was the man who received Snapchat messages from Martinez, which prosecutors said placed a bounty on Bovino.
—Sara MacHi, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Their bounty of produce earned them a place among the Des Moines Register's People to Watch in 2024.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounty
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In contrast to the George Floyd civil lawsuit against Minneapolis – a federal case that would have been decided by a jury – everything in a tort lawsuit against the federal government, from guilt or innocence to the amount of a potential reward, would be decided by a federal judge.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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To appreciate that taking risks, acting like a total fool, and otherwise making hilariously bad decisions in the pursuit of desire can be one of lust’s greatest rewards so long as people are willing to learn about themselves in the process.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
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The strained awkwardness of Adelina and Alban’s gestures of generosity underscore the class disparity between the city dwellers and their relatives.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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Hunter echoes that sentiment, pointing to Donna’s professional success and generosity of spirit.—
Dawn Klavon,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Distribution yields, measuring the percentage of net asset value that is returned to investors each year, have sunk to 11% on average in the last three years from over 25% a decade ago, according to Bain.—
Hank Tucker,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In some situations, accepting a lower savings return, or annual percentage yield (APY), can actually make more sense.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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Yasser Al-zayyat | Afp | Getty Images Gold and silver prices fell Friday, after hitting record highs a day earlier, as investors book profits after a record-breaking rally this year.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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And Comcast has trimmed some of its internet package prices to better compete.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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In November, they were given received the University of California Presidential Medal, recognizing the impact their philanthropy has had across the UC system.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Based on this estimate alone, the pledge could direct tens of billions of dollars toward philanthropy.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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The 24-time major winner improved his win-loss record to 102-10 at the Australian Open, equaling Roger Federer’s career haul for the most-ever match wins at the season’s first major.—
John Pye,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Jan. 2026
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The airline is expanding its fleet because of rising demand for long-haul travel, the two companies said.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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To replenish its forces and keep up the pressure on Kyiv, Moscow is offering cash bonuses, freeing convicts from prison and luring foreigners to its army.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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Everyone received a sizable bonus.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Bounty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounty. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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