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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
This, the state suggested, could refer to a murder bounty.
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Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
In a comment to reporters, Paul Chiang — the Liberal incumbent in the district where Mr. Tay had been campaigning before being appointed as the candidate in Don Valley North — suggested that anyone could take Mr. Tay to the Chinese Consulate in Toronto and collect the bounty for his arrest.
—Norimitsu Onishi, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Get The Recipe Old-School Squash Casserole This classic squash casserole is the perfect way to use up a bounty of in-season squash.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
Whether in roles like production, transportation, logistics and sales, research and development, or food safety and science, the sector offers a bounty of opportunities for individuals of all skill sets and backgrounds.
—Eric Dell, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
In a comment to reporters, Paul Chiang — the Liberal incumbent in the district where Mr. Tay had been campaigning before being appointed as the candidate in Don Valley North — suggested that anyone could take Mr. Tay to the Chinese Consulate in Toronto and collect the bounty for his arrest.
—Norimitsu Onishi, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Get The Recipe Old-School Squash Casserole This classic squash casserole is the perfect way to use up a bounty of in-season squash.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
Whether in roles like production, transportation, logistics and sales, research and development, or food safety and science, the sector offers a bounty of opportunities for individuals of all skill sets and backgrounds.
—Eric Dell, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounty
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Cash back promotions: Are rewards credit cards worth it with surcharges, transaction fees?—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Existing members can continue earning rewards until July 23, 2025, at 7:59 a.m. PDT and redeem them before the program fully winds down on Nov. 2, 2026.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2025
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And both Harrison and Pierce share a sort of commitment to their craft — professionalism, generosity on set.—
Ashley Hume , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2025
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Neuroscience shows that generosity activates reward centers in the brain.—
Matthew Scogin,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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The purple fruit notes encapsulate the tartness of the skin and the yield of the flesh.—
Osayi Endolyn,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 May 2025
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For the 50 years before the United States entered World War II, the average dividend yield was 5.27%; only slightly less than a mildly speculative bond portfolio might yield today, and several times larger than the less than 1.3% dividend yield offered by the S & P 500.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
12 May 2025
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The starting price for single-day Epic Universe tickets is $139 for the general public.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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While improvements in jobs and wages would likely underpin a moderate economic recovery, Akazawa said that risks remained in consumer sentiment and consumption from sustained price hikes.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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Nearly 25% of youths under the age of 18 live in poverty, with rates exceeding 90% in some neighborhoods, according to a report released this year by the venture philanthropy A Better Chicago.—
Tio Hardiman,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Bombas is a strong example of a brand that has integrated philanthropy into its business model in a way that feels natural.—
Anthony Conversa,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The haul bumps the company’s earnings since the deal was made to just under $2 billion, the looming milestone sure to prompt rage from Chicagoans for whom hating the lease has become a civic bonding ritual.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Saturday’s Powerball big haul will be $123 million and the Florida Lotto jackpot will be $2.25 million after nobody won either.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
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The teams will not only be competing for the title, but also a $1 million bonus, which will be awarded to the clubs that make it to the championship game.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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The presumption is that job security—as well as promotions, funding, and possibly bonuses—were linked to progress on this score.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
16 May 2025
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“Bounty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounty. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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