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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
The bounty paid him about $3,000.
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T.m. Brown, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
This bounty is trucked hundreds or thousands of miles across California and the country, away from Fresno.
—Megan Greenwell, Bloomberg, 9 June 2026
In over 1,000 hours of red-team testing with a bug bounty program, Anthropic says external teams failed to find any universal jailbreaks for Fable 5.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
The Chesapeake Bay produces about half of the United States’ total blue crab harvest, not to mention a bounty of other seafood, including oysters and rockfish.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
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T.m. Brown, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
This bounty is trucked hundreds or thousands of miles across California and the country, away from Fresno.
—Megan Greenwell, Bloomberg, 9 June 2026
In over 1,000 hours of red-team testing with a bug bounty program, Anthropic says external teams failed to find any universal jailbreaks for Fable 5.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
The Chesapeake Bay produces about half of the United States’ total blue crab harvest, not to mention a bounty of other seafood, including oysters and rockfish.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounty
Noun
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For the full preorder and early access breakdown, the tiers stack rewards on top of the extra time.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Their reward came in the 89th minute.—
Bryan Preston,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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That generosity extends throughout the ensemble.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
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Wild lavender flowers fill Saudi’s desert landscapes in springtime, so purple is a celebrated color in the nation and regarded as a symbol of generosity.—
Steve Douglas,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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If the two sides can’t find the middle ground on a contract, the Avs could hold their ground and see what an unpleasant arbitration process yields.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
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On top of that, chive flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators that help boost yields of fruit-bearing plants such as tomatoes, squash, and pumpkins.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
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In Inglewood — especially for rentals walkable to SoFi Stadium — prices became dizzying.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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That’s why a number of industry analysts believe oil prices have moved too low, and the market is underpricing the risk of effectively running out of oil before the tanks can be replenished.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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John and Joan Hotchkis were widely recognized in Los Angeles for their civic leadership, financial success, and dedicated philanthropy in the arts and education.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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Through his company CrossCheck Studios and business partner Chris Sawtelle, Richards has built a powerful and inspiring direct relationship with young audiences that encompasses acting, production, original content development, and philanthropy.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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According to information from the Air Force Global Strike Command, the B-52 Stratofortress is a long-haul heavy bomber that can reach subsonic speeds at altitudes up to 50,000 feet.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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That’s combined with the haul from the original 2004 film, which ended its run with $326 million, not adjusted for inflation.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Fantasy managers were nervous about investing in Brown due to possible rotation but one per cent of them were rewarded with a goal, an assist and the scouting bonus.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The card was recently overhauled and now offers emergency evacuation and transportation coverage, as well — among other additions and a 100,000-point welcome bonus (earned after spending $5,000 within the first three months).—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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“Bounty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounty. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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