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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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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?
—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
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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More than $130,000 in rewards have been offered by the FBI, the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Stockton Mayor Christina Fugazi and several community groups for information leading to arrests.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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Our expert take The Citi Strata Elite℠ Card aims to brings premium restaurant rewards and travel benefits to users, including an annual hotel benefit of $300.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
10 Dec. 2025
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Interest rates remain relatively high, and real yields have risen in recent years, giving investors an attractive alternative to non-yielding assets like silver.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Equities are hitting fresh highs, oil is down and yields are pulling back.—
Gail Krishnan,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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Trump’s across-the-board tariffs plan risked raising prices on everyday goods, with economists warning that broad duties can fuel higher inflation even as wage growth slows.—
Simon Crerar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Keep reading to find the best space heaters worth snuggling up to with prices starting at just $14.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
9 Dec. 2025
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The last two classes have been ranked second (2026) and third (2025), extending the Crimson Tide’s streak of top-five hauls to 19 years.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Lower crop harvests, smaller fishing hauls and livestock casualties from extreme weather can threaten global food security and push up prices.—
Brian K. Sullivan,
Fortune,
31 May 2026
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For each of the past two school years, for example, CMS has spent $750,000 year on bonuses for especially effective high school math teachers.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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Outside the welcome bonuses, these are some of the best credit cards for students and for earning cash back.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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Associated Press coverage of philanthropy and non-profits receives support through the AP’s collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc.—
Thalia Beaty,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
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In September, representatives from groups that included many non-profits packed a room in the Government Center.—
Jim Morrill,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Bounties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounties. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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