1
as in rewards
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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2
as in yields
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 bounties
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.
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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
In the late 1800s, with farmers upset about losing poultry to raptors, Pennsylvania offered 50-cent bounties for the heads of merlins and other hawks and owls, and paid $90,000 over two years.
—Tom Langen, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
Summer's berry bounties and mounds of melons are fleeting.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Many of the gardeners are peers of Kim, 84, and travel from Silverado Apartments to place their hands in the soil, exchange their bounties and socialize, according to a news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
The plans have raised espionage fears, rattled locals in the area nervous for their personal security, and come at a time when bounties have been issued by Beijing for Hong Kongers in the UK.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2025
Arora also highlighted the state’s lack of direct proof against Govan and their failure to pursue key leads, particularly talk of Big Jook, brother to Young Dolph’s rival, Yo Gotti, had put bounties on Dolph and several other Paper Route Empire artists.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019
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
In the late 1800s, with farmers upset about losing poultry to raptors, Pennsylvania offered 50-cent bounties for the heads of merlins and other hawks and owls, and paid $90,000 over two years.
—Tom Langen, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
Summer's berry bounties and mounds of melons are fleeting.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Many of the gardeners are peers of Kim, 84, and travel from Silverado Apartments to place their hands in the soil, exchange their bounties and socialize, according to a news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
The plans have raised espionage fears, rattled locals in the area nervous for their personal security, and come at a time when bounties have been issued by Beijing for Hong Kongers in the UK.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2025
Arora also highlighted the state’s lack of direct proof against Govan and their failure to pursue key leads, particularly talk of Big Jook, brother to Young Dolph’s rival, Yo Gotti, had put bounties on Dolph and several other Paper Route Empire artists.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounties
Noun
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Some offer free parking to casino rewards club members at certain status levels.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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But that’s all the more reason to take chances and risk for big rewards.—
Mike Kaye
September 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Irrigation systems will become necessary to support yields and ensure the quality of the grapes.—
Miguel A. Torres,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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An original equipment manufacturer headquartered in Germany has launched a new type of wind turbine that can deliver higher energy yields in low-temperature environments.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Most ticket prices ranged from $80 to $180, though some were priced at $269.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Consider taking screenshots of booking pages that show the original flight times and prices.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The influencer first became popular on YouTube thanks to her vlogging content, showcasing her day-to-day life, clothing try on hauls and more.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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From swiping her mom’s lipsticks to watching countless tutorials and hauls, beauty has been her creative outlet since childhood.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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He was slated to earn $36 million in base salary and bonuses.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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This new offer from Underdog is upgraded from the previous offer of $50 in bonuses.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Also, support political candidates who prioritize consumer protection over industry profits.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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The day after conservative political leader and Arizona resident Charlie Kirk was assassinated, leaders from Christian, conservative and libertarian non-profits stood outside the Arizona Supreme Court with a sign.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Bounties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounties. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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