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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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
Ayush, for his part, was direct about his goals with setting up multiple bounties.
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T.m. Brown,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
What happens to seasonally resetting transmog bounties?
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Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
The crew’s mission is to track down three high-value bounties and collect cargo along the way.
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Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
23 May 2026
Alongside the Mandalorian’s Razor Crest, flight crews will chase the bounties across the galaxy, to either the Cloud City on Bespin, the city-planet of Coruscant or the wreckage of the second Death Star in orbit above Endor.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
Going forward, riders will witness the fledgling New Republic enlisting the help of Mando and Grogu to hunt down remnants of the New Order, seeking out potential targets as bounties.
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Tiffany Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
Making do with nature’s bounties Some resorts did not suffer quite as much this winter, benefiting from ideal locations and temperature conditions.
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Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
Smith has testified that Big Jook put out a $100,000 hit on Young Dolph as well as smaller bounties on all the artists at Young Dolph’s record label, Paper Route Empire.
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ABC News,
15 May 2026
California even once offered bounties for American Indian scalps.
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Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2026
T.m. Brown,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
What happens to seasonally resetting transmog bounties?
—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
The crew’s mission is to track down three high-value bounties and collect cargo along the way.
—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
23 May 2026
Alongside the Mandalorian’s Razor Crest, flight crews will chase the bounties across the galaxy, to either the Cloud City on Bespin, the city-planet of Coruscant or the wreckage of the second Death Star in orbit above Endor.
—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
Going forward, riders will witness the fledgling New Republic enlisting the help of Mando and Grogu to hunt down remnants of the New Order, seeking out potential targets as bounties.
—
Tiffany Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
Making do with nature’s bounties Some resorts did not suffer quite as much this winter, benefiting from ideal locations and temperature conditions.
—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
Smith has testified that Big Jook put out a $100,000 hit on Young Dolph as well as smaller bounties on all the artists at Young Dolph’s record label, Paper Route Empire.
—
ABC News,
15 May 2026
California even once offered bounties for American Indian scalps.
—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounties
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Then, at the end of the process, the team assessed which agents had amassed the most rewards.
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Our expert take The Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express is a low-fee card with generous cash-back rewards and useful ongoing benefits, such as a monthly Disney Bundle credit.
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The investment bank was less enthusiastic about gold as a hedge, noting that higher real yields and a stronger dollar have weighed on bullion prices, while gold options have become relatively expensive compared with equity and rates derivatives.
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Here's how to grow blueberries in pots and how to care for them for maximum yields.
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Even though oil and gas prices have come down on news of peace talks between the two nations, experts say inflation will probably continue to run hot in the months ahead.
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Under the island’s current economic model, the government largely determines what is produced, who produces it, the prices at which goods are sold and how the country’s resources are allocated.
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Even so, Meghan’s rustic version of the trend feels extra appropriate for farmers’ market hauls, beach days, and every summer activity in between.
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Blue light glasses keep showing up on TikTok feeds, YouTube product hauls and the faces of office workers everywhere.
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Nor slashing domestic draft bonuses from last year’s payout of $401 million to $200 million.
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Since the Labour Party took office in 2024, average weekly pay, adjusted for inflation and excluding bonuses, has inched up less than 1% to £494 ($651), according to the UK statistics office — hardly better than the growth since 2019.
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The Downfall and Freefall documentaries argue that Boeing’s company culture deteriorated as company execs prioritized profits and a rising share price over safety.
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That has prompted accusations by some fans that the organizer is prioritizing profits over creating an enjoyable and accessible experience for people from all over the world.
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“Bounties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounties. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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