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Recent Examples of prize money
Organizers have confirmed prize money for men’s and women’s competitions, with a total purse of $200,000 per discipline split evenly between the athletes.
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Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Sugar Ray Leonard won world titles in five weight classes during his career, snagged the 1976 Olympic gold medal in light-welterweight boxing in Montreal, and was the first fighter to make $100 million in prize money.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
The bill would establish a five-year eligibility rule for college athletes and prohibit professional players who earned compensation (prize money excluded) from going back to college sports.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
As a young female tennis player, King campaigned for equal prize money to her male counterparts.
—Camelia Heins, Daily News, 19 May 2026
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Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Sugar Ray Leonard won world titles in five weight classes during his career, snagged the 1976 Olympic gold medal in light-welterweight boxing in Montreal, and was the first fighter to make $100 million in prize money.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
The bill would establish a five-year eligibility rule for college athletes and prohibit professional players who earned compensation (prize money excluded) from going back to college sports.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
As a young female tennis player, King campaigned for equal prize money to her male counterparts.
—Camelia Heins, Daily News, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prize money
Noun
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For hikers willing to look beyond the famous Camino Francés or the Tour du Mont Blanc, Europe holds a treasure trove of trails that remain relatively unknown.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Conducting a study does not always unleash a treasure trove of valuable data.—
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Ten days have passed since eight villagers entered the cave in search of gold deposits and were trapped inside by flash flooding.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The gold Mega Ball ranges from 1 to 24.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Prices range from 950 euros for the Notte Toscana (Tuscan night) necklace to 390 euros for the Nodo Fiorentino brass ring.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Matching straps cinched across her chest with brass rings, adding some structure to the airy design.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Prize money.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prize%20money. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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