Thesaurus results for REWARD

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noun

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

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

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For brands that get it right, rewards can be immediate. —

Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 May 2026 To wake up to the consequences of our travels might sound like a lot of work, but doing so can bring deep and lasting rewards—for us as individuals, as well as for our societies. —

CBS News, 1 May 2026

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This year’s revisions arrive as the industry continues to grapple with how AI tools are reshaping the creative process — and how institutions like the Oscars should reward that work, if at all. —

Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026 Still, the result is an inclusive fair with many works worthy of a serious look and a layout that rewarded wandering. —

Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for reward

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Another issue, Nikpay said, is that some pharmacies and pharmacy benefit managers charge healthcare providers large fees for this 340B work, which can reduce the provider’s savings on those drug prices.

— Dené K. Dryden, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
Gas prices, which tend to follow moves in oil with a delay, were slightly higher on May 7.

— Michael Loria, USA Today, 8 May 2026