bounties

plural of bounty
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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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Recent Examples of bounties After years of gifting the world with bounties of punk perfection, friends and family of Jennifer Finch are asking fans to give back. Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 14 July 2026 Most of The Ground Above’s eight tracks are moody growers where only multiple, deep listens can separate their bounties. David Harris, SPIN, 29 June 2026 Suddenly, stickers with red, purple or orange edges became especially sought-after, and collectors have put huge bounties on ultra-rare, black-bordered, 1-of-1s — as in, one in the world — depicting Messi, Ronaldo, Lamine Yamal and other big stars. Dave Skretta, Fortune, 27 June 2026 Ayush, for his part, was direct about his goals with setting up multiple bounties. 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounties
Noun
  • Capital One is also offering big cash rewards to new savings account customers and limited-time cash back bonuses on several credit cards.
    Dan Avery, CNBC, 20 July 2026
  • The risks and rewards depend, as with any developmental setting, on the child, the content and what online time might be crowding out.
    Gabriel E. Hales, The Conversation, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • As seemingly scattershot as the box-office yields for these films can be, don’t expect live-action remakes of classic animation to turn into a pumpkin anytime soon.
    Chris Lee, Vulture, 14 July 2026
  • Rather the issue is the sheer amount of acreage that has been carefully managed to maximize yields.
    Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • The White House faced warnings from human rights groups, and the tournament confronted backlash over high ticket prices.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
  • Even better, the deals aren’t just last season’s leftovers—the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale slashes prices on new 2026 season favorites.
    Kayla Becker, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 July 2026
Noun
  • Sitting above him on fundraising hauls are Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, lobbyist John Kelly, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza, Ald.
    Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026
  • Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase each posted record quarterly revenue hauls, fueled by massive gains in equities trading and investment banking.
    Hugh Son, CNBC, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • In Indiana, six communities, including Indianapolis, offer up to $19,849 in incentives that vary from cash to golf passes, wellness stipends, and entertainment bonuses.
    Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
  • Pros and cons of bank bonuses Consider the benefits and drawbacks before taking advantage of a new sign-up bonus.
    Dan Avery, CNBC, 20 July 2026
Noun
  • Its rebound comes after the stock suffered its biggest-ever one-day decline on Monday, as investors locked in profits amid growing worries over AI spending.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 15 July 2026
  • Much of it was from broadcast deals, brand sponsorships and match profits.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

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“Bounties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounties. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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