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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
Nonetheless, Washington has set a US$50 million dollar bounty on Maduro’s arrest and has rejected Venezuela’s appeals for talks.
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Robert Muggah, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
New bounties will always be rolling in, so players should check with The Ghoul often to pick up the latest bounties – and their rewards upon completion, of course.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Plenty of clubs, Chelsea perhaps foremost, have spent small bounties of their own on changing their manager or head coach.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The inn’s spa is considered one of the top spas in the Pacific Northwest and offers treatments and therapies incorporating the bounty the valley, including fruit, herbs, and flowers, mineral water for hydrotherapy, and, of course, Pinot Noir grapes.
—Ben Davidson Correspondent, Oc Register, 24 Sep. 2025
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Robert Muggah, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
New bounties will always be rolling in, so players should check with The Ghoul often to pick up the latest bounties – and their rewards upon completion, of course.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Plenty of clubs, Chelsea perhaps foremost, have spent small bounties of their own on changing their manager or head coach.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The inn’s spa is considered one of the top spas in the Pacific Northwest and offers treatments and therapies incorporating the bounty the valley, including fruit, herbs, and flowers, mineral water for hydrotherapy, and, of course, Pinot Noir grapes.
—Ben Davidson Correspondent, Oc Register, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounty
Noun
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There is a reward of up to $25,000 for information submitted through the TIPS hotline.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
6 Oct. 2025
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Training your pets to learn about rewards for good behavior and encouraging them to do more physical activity can be a challenge.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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There’s such generosity in the book.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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In an inspiring act of kindness and generosity, tournament angler Tripp Berlinsky turned the biggest win of his college fishing career into an opportunity to give back.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This enables higher energy yields, cost savings, and more efficient use of resources.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Oct. 2025
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That couldn’t come at worse time for soybean farmers, with the harvest season in full swing and some farms reporting strong yields.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Supplies are limited, and at this price, codes won’t last long.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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She's paid a very high price already.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Earlier, Combs wept as his defense lawyers played a video in court portraying his family life, career and philanthropy.—
Jennifer Peltz,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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Women who are leaders at companies and organizations (including philanthropies) with at least $25 million in annual revenue in at least one of the past three years, or an enterprise value of $100 million for private companies and $250 million for public companies can submit a nomination.—
CNBC.com staff,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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People have worn them to work, on long-haul flights, for gym sessions, and even with heels.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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The fundraising haul, first shared with the Washington Examiner, reflects the totals raised for his campaign account as well as two joint fundraising committees that split proceeds between the Cornyn campaign and aligned groups.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Oct. 2025
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Plus-level members get all that as well as free shipping and deliveries on orders more than $50, early shopping hours, and bonus savings in the pharmacy, optical, and tire and battery centers.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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The administration has offered signing bonuses, student loan forgiveness and large salaries to those willing to join ICE.—
Juan Cordoba,
Arkansas Online,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Bounty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounty. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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