prizes 1 of 3

plural of prize

prizes

2 of 3

verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of prize
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as in pries
to raise, move, or pull apart with or as if with a lever trying to prize apart the jammed gears

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prizes

3 of 3

verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of prize

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of prizes
Noun
There will be a costume contest starting at midnight in Room7, exclusive drink offerings and a chance to win $2000 in cash and prizes. Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025 There will also be a costume contest with prizes. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025 This office can cash prizes up to $49,999. Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 22 Oct. 2025 Cash prizes include the Visinema Awards ($3,000 for two projects) and The United Team of Arts Awards ($6,000 for one project). Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025 For prizes of $50,000 or more, you are required to claim in person at the Hoosier Lottery headquarters in Indianapolis. Chris Sims, IndyStar, 22 Oct. 2025 For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Tennessee Lottery offices. Nicole Young, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025 In the event of cancellation, Sponsor reserves the right to award prizes from among all eligible, non-suspect entries received prior to the event requiring such cancellation. CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025 The festival holds a Conservation Village on site for educational and service-based activations like a virtual shark dive, a trash-drop-off site in exchange for potential prizes, and chances to learn about eco-friendly brands. Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
For those who want to learn more about the Makera Z1, visit their site and consider participating in a community that prizes innovation and the joy of creation. Ethan Stone, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025 Cricket still prizes the five-day Test match, a historical format that demands patience in a world addicted to instant entertainment. Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2025 Curation prizes originality and experimentation. Essie Assibu, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025 The Pause That Pays Off In an enterprise culture that prizes velocity—faster OKRs, quicker check-ins, shorter alignment cycles—this approach was counterintuitive. Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 The Las Vegas formula of maximalism—24/7 noise, crowds, queues, and constant spend—clashes with a mood that prizes sleep, space, and self-regulation. Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025 Our culture prizes individual dignity, personal freedom, and the right to dream. John Hope Bryant, Time, 6 Sep. 2025 Atashzar’s work dovetails perfectly with the work of other researchers at NYU Tandon, which prizes interdisciplinary work without the silos of traditional departments. IEEE Spectrum, 14 Sep. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prizes
Noun
  • Most of its buildings date back to the 1840s, so keep your eyes peeled for architectural gems.
    Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Moderated by Tori Douglas Magnolini, the next discussion featured Erin Goldson, Kara Brothers, and Kenya Eldridge, who dropped real-world gems on navigating dual careers, protecting your peace, and redefining success on your own terms.
    Larry Stansbury, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Bugonia, the latest from Yorgos Lanthimos, had a great opening weekend as awards season hopefuls including It Was Just An Accident and The Mastermind saw solid expansions at the specialty box office.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Some of Sovereign's wines have even won international awards and competitions.
    Lauren Green, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Police were racing the clock to find the intruders; experts say thieves of such treasures typically dismantle or melt down the loot, sometimes within hours, to avoid being caught.
    Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The British Museum sacked a staff member in 2023 after about 2,000 treasures were reported missing, stolen or damaged.
    Lionel Laurent, Twin Cities, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Federal investigation reveals wide criminal net Browse the website of Chen’s Prince Group, and the company’s public image is one of charitable endeavors, business accolades and awards for corporate social responsibility initiatives, large donations to anti-Covid efforts, and education programs.
    Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Awarded writers and filmmakers received accolades from industry partners including AMC Networks, Enderby Entertainment, Josephson Entertainment and the Writers Guild of America East.
    Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Time is of the essence in the investigation as the thieves will likely dismantle the jewels, melt down the gold and sell the gems separately, says NPR's Eleanor Beardsley.
    NPR, NPR, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Once inside, the gang smashed two display cases and made off with several jewels before speeding away on motorbikes.
    Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025

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“Prizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prizes. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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