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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
The interior minister, Diosdado Cabello, has a $25 million bounty on his head.
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CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
The agencies have since raised that bounty by $14,000.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
Seasonal, sustainable fare is front and center on local menus, with faves like Sovereign Remedies and Chestnut making the most of Appalachian bounty.
—Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Immediately after last year’s NFL draft, in which the Rams came away with two first-round picks in 2026, coach Sean McVay put off any hint of anticipation about how the team might leverage their bounty in this year’s draft.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
The agencies have since raised that bounty by $14,000.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
Seasonal, sustainable fare is front and center on local menus, with faves like Sovereign Remedies and Chestnut making the most of Appalachian bounty.
—Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Immediately after last year’s NFL draft, in which the Rams came away with two first-round picks in 2026, coach Sean McVay put off any hint of anticipation about how the team might leverage their bounty in this year’s draft.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounty
Noun
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Also eligible for reward is information on the death of Iran Moreno, 13, who was killed after a stray bullet struck him through the bedroom window of his Pasadena home in 2021.—
Gabriel San Román,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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There is a reward of up to $25,000 for information submitted anonymously to the TIPS hotline.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2026
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Harding defines kindness as an act of generosity expecting nothing in return.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Attention around Simpson has since taken off, with people commending him for his kindness and generosity.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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According to Figure, with improved supplier quality and rigorous inspection processes, production yields are rising steadily.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Bond yields, and mortgage rates, have remained volatile as the conflict drags on.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Nowadays, old-school residents bemoan the neighborhood’s evolution from grungy to grandiose; what was once a warren of hedonism has become a breeding ground for characterless watering holes whose lack of personality is bested only by the exorbitance of their beer prices.—
Dan Stahl,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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Ken Foster, a professor of agricultural economics at Purdue University, said there is typically a 3- to 6-month lag between an energy price shock and an increase in retail food prices.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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This is a research area that really needs private—billionaire—philanthropy.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Charity mission dispute Musk told jurors that OpenAI’s transformation threatens broader trust in philanthropy.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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This is my version of draft grades — ranking the draft hauls from 1 to 32.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The film came in nearly $30 million ahead of projections and its domestic haul sets a new record for the biggest opening ever for a biographical film, surpassing Oppenheimer’s $80 million debut (not adjusted for inflation).—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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Those who join now can use the code PCAMER26 by December 31, 2026, to earn up to 4,000 bonus Avios (Qatar Airways’s rewards currency) to use on upcoming flights, upgrades, and extra baggage allowances.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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As a bonus, this setup offers plenty of storage for lanterns, decor, and more.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Bounty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounty. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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