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as in reward
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 generosity
the quality or state of being generous
her bounty at Halloween was known throughout the neighborhood
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as in yield
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 bounty
She is accused of colluding with foreign forces and police have offered a bounty of HK$1 million ($128,000) for her arrest.
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Reuters 7 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
The constant assigning of challenging, new bounties should no doubt keep players busy until the arrival of Fallout Season 3 which starts filming in May.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
Anna Kwok, 29, is one of more than two dozen overseas activists who is wanted by Hong Kong authorities, who have issued a bounty of $1 million Hong Kong dollars (approximately $127,000 ) for her arrest.
—Shibani Mahtani, NPR, 26 Feb. 2026
His stepfather had a $15 million bounty by the State Department on him for information leading to his arrest when he was killed.
—Ryanne Mena, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
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Reuters 7 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
The constant assigning of challenging, new bounties should no doubt keep players busy until the arrival of Fallout Season 3 which starts filming in May.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
Anna Kwok, 29, is one of more than two dozen overseas activists who is wanted by Hong Kong authorities, who have issued a bounty of $1 million Hong Kong dollars (approximately $127,000 ) for her arrest.
—Shibani Mahtani, NPR, 26 Feb. 2026
His stepfather had a $15 million bounty by the State Department on him for information leading to his arrest when he was killed.
—Ryanne Mena, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounty
Noun
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Tipsters can remain anonymous and are eligible for a reward up to $4,000.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2026
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Homer says whoever has these horses will make more money from the reward than trying to sell them elsewhere.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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His investment in human connection through generosity became his highest-performing sales channel.—
Chris Schembra,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2026
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The fallen soldiers, ages 20 to 42, earned praise from families for devotion to service, generosity and commitment to others.—
Hannah Fingerhut,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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This 6,500-square-mile wilderness full of predators and giant dunes feels post-apocalyptic and yields photos just as raw and captivating.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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That uncertainty also impacted bond markets, with global bond yields continuing to rise.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,Holly Ellyatt,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Markdowns expire at midnight, and with prices starting at just $13, these finds won’t last long.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Between seating that doubles as sneaky storage and throw pillows that stand up to spring showers, there are easy ways to declutter, decorate, and deck out your deck—read on for our 20 favorite flash finds with prices starting at $24.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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Lebda also was known for his philanthropy and other projects, including as co-chairman of the 2020 Republican National Convention held in Charlotte.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Mar. 2026
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The family, longtime members of a Conservative synagogue in the suburbs of Chicago, has a record of Jewish philanthropy.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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After more than a year of wear—including on both shorter domestic and long-haul flights—the set has held up impressively well.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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But for most geese, long-haul flights will take a few weeks or months, Weegman said.—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
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Revenue hinges on capital gains from investments, bonuses to executives and windfalls from new stock offerings, all of which are grossly unpredictable.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Though compact, it's equipped with storage space, a vanity sink, a flushing toilet, and a shower/bath, which is always a nice bonus in a tiny house.—
Adam Williams
March 10,
New Atlas,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Bounty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounty. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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