as in price
something offered or given in return for a service performed
there was a reward of $50 for the return of the missing cat
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as in to honor
to give something as a token of gratitude or admiration for a service or achievement
the firefighters were rewarded by the city for their heroic actions
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Recent Examples of reward
T.m. Brown, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
Our expert take The Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card is an excellent business card with useful benefits, valuable rewards and a generous welcome bonus.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
Organizations reward those willing to go the extra mile.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
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Noun
Other rewards have taken a more dystopian turn.
—T.m. Brown, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
Our expert take The Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card is an excellent business card with useful benefits, valuable rewards and a generous welcome bonus.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Verb
Treat the prep work as the foundation of every painting project, and your walls will reward you with a smooth, durable, high-end finish that will truly elevate your space.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
Organizations reward those willing to go the extra mile.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reward
Noun
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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
Verb
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The Great Hall at the CBS Philadelphia studios was buzzing all day as an army of volunteers took donations and honored the memory of Alex Scott, the little girl who started it all.—
CBS News Philadelphia Staff,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Super Bowl win, which came days after such a parade honored the Apollo 8 astronauts ‘ historic orbit around the moon.—
Jennifer Peltz,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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In it are the recurring themes of fraternal loyalty, longing, nature’s bounty, and the rough toke that is doggedly searching for a better life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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Nestled just outside her kitchen, her garden produces a bounty that constantly makes Jen feel joyful.—
Julie Jordan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The bulk of Event Strategies' federal contracts have been awarded since Justin Caporale, the company’s former CEO, was appointed executive producer for major events and public appearances in the Executive Office of the President.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Earlier this year, the Department of Homeland Security awarded a contract to a company that makes a drone with massive nets to ensnare other drones.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 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
Cite this Entry
“Reward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reward. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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