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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 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 Howard's new album celebrates being a seasoned and doggedly determined creative now willing, with a spirit tempered by empathy and time, to embrace being more willing than ever to give the bounty of her creative gifts to herself first. Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 Sun rays spill forth from the sky, and bluebonnet flower cones race upward and explode into a bounty of azure and cobalt. Tim Anderson, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Even with new hotels, faster ferries, and a slew of visitors seeking their own tiny piece of artistic bounty, Block Island remains a place to slow down. Stacey Leasca, AFAR Media, 1 July 2025 While the general theme of European clubs hoovering up much of the bounty is true, there is a caveat to the order of things. Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 28 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for bounty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounty
Noun
  • Can the actions of others lessen the rewards the women deserve?
    Mary Jo Bang July 9, Literary Hub, 9 July 2025
  • Officials have increased the reward for information leading to the person who fatally shot a 21-year-old congressional intern in Washington, D.C., last month.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • Hospitality, for us, is a reflection of our values—warmth, generosity, and community.
    Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
  • In the past week, The Athletic tried to do justice to both Diogo’s remarkable talent as a player and the qualities which made so many people warm to him: his spirit, generosity and determination.
    Andrew Fifield, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • Dividend stocks can be a good way to earn income, but investors shouldn’t sacrifice quality when searching for yield.
    Michelle Fox, CNBC, 11 July 2025
  • Eli Lilly, for example, is already turning raw telemetry into faster cycle times, higher yields and lower costs with predictive maintenance.
    Mike Walker, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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  • And make no mistake: Corn prices hold a lot of sway over ADM stock, since the company is a major player in commodity trading.
    Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • Keep reading for more deals on indoor and outdoor rugs from Wayfair while prices are discounted up to 88%.
    Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • There are many services and causes in the United States that benefit the greater public but are entirely funded by private philanthropy.
    Vogue, Vogue, 11 July 2025
  • Benioff is best known for Salesforce’s innovative 1-1-1 philanthropy model, the company’s investments in education and healthcare, and his own outspoken advocacy for social justice.
    Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • Siegel misses out on an opportunity to get a solid haul of points.
    Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
  • The mission: Mix fruits and veggies from the morning’s haul and make a no-rules raw salad—and have fun.
    Karen Yuan, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
Noun
  • Add herbs like rosemary or mint for a bonus fragrance and to incorporate more of your garden.
    Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025
  • The second bonus is $1 million if Burns appears in more than 70 games in 2025-26, and averages more than 23 minutes of ice time.
    Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025

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“Bounty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounty. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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