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
Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026
The reward that Guthrie and her family are offering now stands at $1 million for any information about Nancy’s disappearance.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 27 Feb. 2026
Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026
The French insisted that their routine had a high level of difficulty and that they had been rewarded justly.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2026
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Noun
In January, Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer Kuhn personally put up a $1,000 reward for someone who provides information that leads to finding Morty.
—Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026
The reward that Guthrie and her family are offering now stands at $1 million for any information about Nancy’s disappearance.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
Marleau wasn’t on Team Canada’s radar once the selection process began the previous summer, but had a solid start to that season, and rewarded Canadian coach Mike Babcock’s faith in him by being a fast, responsible winger as he, Toews, and Jeff Carter formed an effective forward line.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026
The French insisted that their routine had a high level of difficulty and that they had been rewarded justly.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reward
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The report estimates that the average selling price of smartphones will rise 14% this year to an all-time high of $523, while manufacturers will no longer be able to make phones that cost less than $100.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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There’s nothing quite like the thrill of snagging hard-to-find items (sometimes from designer brands) for a fraction of the original price.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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State media has repeatedly shown Kim honoring returning North Korean soldiers who fought for Russia and consoling the families of those killed.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Practice a script that protects your needs and honors your generous spirit.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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The bounty of Spanish seafood Given its peninsula location surrounded by both the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean, Spanish cuisine has always been deeply rooted in the tradition of seafood.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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She is accused of colluding with foreign forces and police have offered a bounty of HK$1 million ($128,000) for her arrest.—
Reuters 7 hr ago,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Escondido awarded the one-year contract to the Department of Homeland Security last month for $22,500 with two optional one-year extensions for a potential total of $67,500.—
Stacy Brandt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Presidential Medal of Freedom has previously been awarded to politicians, religious leaders, artists, fashion designers and others who have made significant contributions to American society.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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The remainder of his compensation came from vacation payouts, car allowances and bonuses.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Members will also receive extended return benefits and birthday bonuses, and can donate rewards to select charitable organizations.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Reward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reward. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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