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
Events include an 18-hole scramble, beginner’s lessons, trophies, prizes and more. — John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026 The prizes will vary from city to city, but each gallery will be giving away $10,000 worth of numismatic collectibles, ranging from roughly $300 to a grand prize valued at around $3,500. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2026 More than 125,000 other SuperLotto Plus tickets sold in California also won prizes ranging from $1 to $1,590, the lottery said. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Special recognition prizes of $100,000 each went to MyRadar based in Florida, DeepFire based in Louisiana, and the German company Mayday. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026 As for the prizes, the valuable winnings mimic everything from the TV show, from cash and appliances to vacations, and even cars. — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026 Guests can also scratch a bodega-style lottery ticket for a chance to win free CookUnity meals for a year and additional prizes including special dining experiences at participating chefs’ restaurants. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026 The top prizes in questions weren’t from the Mega Millions or Jackpot Triple Play games, which will be $244 million and $425,000, respectively, on Friday. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026 This was the first of four top prizes worth $1 million to be claimed in this game, lottery officials said. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026
Verb
Vagmaxxing seems the logical offshoot of a trend that prizes unreasonable, unrealistic body modification to the point of impossible AI perfection and transhumanism—scary enough! — Valerie Monroe, Allure, 21 Sep. 2026 That is not always a comfortable position in a sector that prizes growth above almost everything else. — Quentin Bordage, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026 Expect coffee shops doubling as gallery spaces, indie venues hosting weekend shows and a community that prizes individuality. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026 Traits once seen as stabilizing — empathy, humility, shame — are recast as liabilities in a world that prizes speed, dominance and certainty. — Sarah Davanzo, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026 This brand prizes its collections on ingenuity and takes inspiration from the opulent interiors across Soho Houses around the world, and this piece is proof. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026 Those were some of the 19 Michigan Lottery prizes worth at least $100,000 won or claimed in February. — Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 28 Mar. 2026 Compelling candidates such as Simmons or Andrew or Amiwala competed for attention in a system that prizes viability, which is another way to say funding. — Patrick Hanley, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026 All lottery prizes over $5,000 are subject to state and federal taxes. — Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prizes
Noun
  • Swarovski introduced the iridescent Crystal Iris Pearl, gems with a luminous Crystal Urban Grey effect and the versatile Cabochon Cupchain, which combines crystal brilliance with a pearl-like softness.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • For an extra dose of sparkle, add mini gems to achieve a star-studded finish.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The Montclair Film Festival has unveiled the complete lineup for its 2026 edition, bringing a slate of international premieres, awards season contenders, documentaries and independent films to New Jersey.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
  • If awards voters value horror or comedy, McAdams will be a shoo-in for her second career nomination (after getting recognized for 2015’s Spotlight).
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Smart Document Capture extracts financial information from invoices, receipts and other documents directly into Xero.
    — Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Under a contract with Konza Health, the new system automatically extracts emergency room records covering more than 10,000 diagnostic conditions.
    — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 28 July 2026
Verb
  • By fields of cotton and soybeans where his bees forage and pollinate, Foster Hensel pries open the lid of one of his beehives, setting off a rising hum from inside.
    — Drew Hawkins, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Remove the 11 Philips-head screws on the bottom of the laptop, and its bottom pries up with a bit of pressure.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Torres now treasures a Bible recovered near the spot where Olvera's body was found.
    — Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • Ellison treasures loyalty above all else.
    — Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Guests took their seats at long counters built around illuminated jewelry cases, with jewels and timepieces visible beneath the glass.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • On most, delicate jewels were appliquéd to industrial Velcro to provide a point of subversion –– a pre-requisite in every Prada collection.
    — Scarlett Conlon, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Smart, a veteran actress, has earned numerous accolades over the course of her career, including eight Emmys, three SAG Awards, two Golden Globes and six Critics Choice Awards.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Langley has nine nominations heading into the November awards show, while Lambert is up for seven accolades.
    — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Outdated Fixtures and Hardware Be on the lookout for now out-of-style fixtures such as brass-and-crystal light fixtures, old-fashioned (circa 1980) doorknobs and bath faucets, or cabinet pulls that belong in grandma’s kitchen, according to Ryan.
    — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Oil prices are down for the fourth consecutive session as the market pulls back from the recent rally.
    — Spencer Kimball,Justina Lee, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026

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“Prizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prizes. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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