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noun

Definition of rewardnext
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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verb

ri-ˈwȯrd How to pronounce reward (audio)
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
Noun
The rewards will vary drastically, from instant prizes like Bilt Points or Bilt Cash to collectibles that build toward a chance to win a grand prize*. — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026 Ewen said the higher fee follows a broader shift among airline rewards cards. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Verb
Fans are expected to continue investing emotionally in a product that has consistently failed to reward that investment. — Stephan Pechdimaldji, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026 Raman said the police union was rewarding Bass in exchange for her approval of pay raises the city couldn’t afford. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reward
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reward
  1. price
  2. honor
  3. bounty
  4. award
  5. bonus
Noun
  • The midterm elections that came to a close Tuesday channeled voters' deep frustration with high prices, the war in Iran and concerns about government corruption.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The Democrat touted his experience responding to the pandemic and negotiating lower drug prices, but critics, including some inside the administration, accused him of passivity and of mishandling an influx in child migrants.
    — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
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Verb
  • DJs take over late on Fridays and Saturdays, while Sundays belong to samba and feijoada meals, honoring the local tradition of gathering with loved ones on weekends to enjoy the black bean and meat stew.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
  • It's filled with favorite foods, drinks and treats — from Mexican Coke to Ecuadorian sodas — honoring people as individuals.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of honor
Noun
  • Such bounty is never taken for granted in China, which must feed a sixth of the world’s population on less than 10% of its arable land.
    — Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Nov. 2026
  • As a bounty is set on his head, Vision goes on the run with a mysterious teen (Ruaridh Mollica) who may be his reincarnated son.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of bounty
Verb
  • In addition, the jury found the two deputies acted with reckless disregard and awarded $10 million in punitive damages.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The foundation expects to award about $700 million in grants in 2027, a figure that could rise, a Ford Foundation spokesperson told the Associated Press.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of award
Noun
  • Unlike Mack, whom the Bears had to pay after acquiring him from the Oakland Raiders, the Titans already did the contract for Simmons, signing him to an extension in June that included a $20 million signing bonus.
    — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • New users can cover their first bet up to $1,500 on any NFL game today with BetMGM bonus code FOXNEWS.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
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“Reward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reward. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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