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propines

noun

plural of propine, Scottish
as in tips

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  1. tips
  2. sacrifices
  3. rewards
  4. bonuses
  5. awards
  6. gratuities
  7. courtesies
  8. prizes
Noun
  • Do ask for staff suggestions on what to do in and around the area—our own itinerary was entirely guided by Troutbeck’s staff, and their tips were always spot on.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • That year, tips came into the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, according to an affidavit written by Carolyn Thompson, a special agent with the FBI.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of tips
Noun
  • Labor leaders say those sacrifices, coupled with deep staffing cuts in the 2010s, left agencies in social services, healthcare, public safety and other key fields unable to retain many workers.
    — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026
  • After over four and a half years, Russia has been unable to convert its immense military sacrifices in Ukraine into meaningful military gains.
    — MICHAEL KIMMAGE, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of sacrifices
Noun
  • Torchy’s Tacos is giving away a free, large green chile queso with chips with any purchase, for rewards members only.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The financial rewards go mainly to the companies and investors making the bet.
    — Kam Shenai, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of rewards
Noun
  • Right now is a great time to consider these Delta cards because both feature limited-time, increased welcome bonuses that are unusually valuable.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The same legislation led to $1,776 in bonuses to all members of the military.
    — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of bonuses
Noun
  • Other notable awards included recognition of emerging Taiwanese carrier STARLUX’s ascendancy to Skytrax’s five-star rating category.
    — Barry Neild, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Previously, Pawlikowski’s Ida garnered 70 international awards, including five European Film Awards and Best Foreign Language Film at the 87th Academy Awards.
    — Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of awards
Noun
  • Mainstream cruise lines automatically add gratuities to guests’ onboard accounts, but guests can adjust them before disembarkation.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • This includes all hotels, a seat on the private jet, ground transportation, all meals and beverages, all sightseeing activities and local guides, all gratuities, and luggage handling.
    — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of gratuities
Noun
  • Small courtesies keep big efforts moving forward.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
  • With both courtesies and catastrophes refusing to conform, the canton’s school board, publishers, and clergy were forced to produce multiple editions of primers, textbooks, and catechisms; sometimes five parallel print runs were needed for a population the size of a town.
    — Simon Akam, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
Definition of courtesies
Noun
  • 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
Definition of prizes
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“Propines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propines. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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