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
The bounties ranged from $5,000 for an agent or officer to $50,000 for a high-ranking official, with intermediate amounts for commanding roles, according to the DHS disclosure obtained by the Washington Examiner.
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Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
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This year, both American Express and JPMorgan Chase added luxury perks to their top rewards cards.—
Gordon Ebanks,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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And the hardest thing to do often brings the greatest rewards.—
Steve Booren,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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According to the Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute, cocoa prices have more than doubled since early 2024 thanks to extreme weather conditions which have slashed crop yields in West Africa, which supplies 70% of the world’s cocoa.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
17 Oct. 2025
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Higher long-term bond yields, meanwhile, suggest investor wariness over governments’ balance sheets.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There is the obvious challenge in terms of the shortfall of workers in industries like agriculture, which could soon lead to food shortages and higher prices, according to the Labor Department.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Michigan’s weekly drop was — according to GasBuddy, which also tracks gas prices — the second-biggest decline among states after Ohio, just ahead of Indiana, Washington and Texas.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Knowing many shoppers enjoy thrifting, and hauls (which can lead to returns), the platform is meant to offer affordability, and sustainability.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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On social media, some Swifties have been sharing photos of their hauls.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There is no odds restriction with this bet, so any market available within FanDuel Sportsbook will qualify to win the bonuses.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Travelers can also find deals during wave season, which typically lasts from January through March, when cruise lines offer discounts on fares or bonuses such as onboard credit.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Beyond profits and sales, the metric to watch closest is bookings, which are the best predictor of future growth.—
Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
19 Oct. 2025
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So, as the rich lean on credit cards with greater rewards, the price merchants pay to accept them has also gone up — forcing merchants to choose between lower profits or raising their own prices.—
Gordon Ebanks,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Bounties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounties. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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