BOUNTIES Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

bounties

noun

plural of bounty

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 Bass may be free and happily married with his third child on the way, but even on the frontier, Black bounties go for half the rate of white ones. — Alison Herman, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026 In 2025, the US State Department removed its multi-million-dollar bounties for several key Taliban leaders who had transitionally assumed top positions within the Afghan government. — Kara Fox, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026 Players will accept bounties, earn perks, and unlock various characters like Atsu, Oyuki, and Nagato, each with unique weapons. — Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 The feature is a way to encourage players to try new decks and go out of their comfort zone with bounties. — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026 The program rewards researchers with bounties of up to $5 million for successful reporting of serious vulnerabilities in Apple’s operating systems, services, or devices. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026 In 1532, the Tudor Vermin Laws provided bounties for killing a broad range of species perceived as a threat in Early Modern English society to agricultural food stocks. — Elan Abrell, The Conversation, 22 July 2026 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 For years, players have offered bounties to staff members to take a run at eating as many cheesesteaks as possible during a three-game series here. — Matt Gelb, New York Times, 14 July 2026

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Noun

The rewards are intended to encourage people with information about the crimes to come forward.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
James referenced Muhammad Ali, Jim Brown, Bill Russell and Jackie Robinson as athletes who previously spoke up for equality and change with no concerns about the consequences or any rewards.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of rewards

Noun

If tensions are ratcheted up, that could spell bad news for oil prices, bond yields and future inflation — all potential headwinds for equities.

— Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026
Further down the ratings ladder, investors are getting choosier and demanding higher yields to take on the risk of lending to companies in the AI sector.

— Ellen DiMauro, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of yields

Noun

Expensive diesel can have wide-ranging economic effects, including on consumer prices, since the trucking industry and many farmers use the fuel to produce and transport goods.

— DAVID McHUGH, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
Average unit retail prices on Coach handbags increased at low-double-digit rates in the quarter.

— Evan Clark, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of prices

Noun

The historic race has been marked by a deluge of ads and mailers, seven-figure fundraising hauls and dozens of local forums.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
And if their safety isn’t enough motivation, designing dense, walkable cities could even lead to bigger candy hauls for kids.

— Muizz Akhtar, Vox, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of hauls

Noun

Alongside the partnership, the company is increasing its Security Bug Bounty rewards, with exceptional findings eligible for up to $172,000, including bonuses.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
There’s some additional money to be earned from playoff bonuses, for those who qualify, and lucrative endorsement deals for the bigger stars in the sport, like Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of bonuses

Noun

As American Airlines earns substantial profits from its Charlotte hub, advocates said the workers who keep it running should receive a fair share.

— Chase Jordan October 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026
Outside of tech, stocks were more resilient as many rallied after reporting stronger profits for the summer than analysts expected.

— Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of profits

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