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
Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
For those willing to make the effort, the reward is a fleeting glimpse of a relic from the solar system's edge, revealed in the quietest moments of the day.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Angela Palermo
april 11, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2026
Intent on starting strong in their second-to-last home game of the regular season, the Kings’ early effort was rewarded 89 seconds after the puck dropped.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
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Noun
This incentivizes more work because the reward for getting a job and working more hours is more money.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
For those willing to make the effort, the reward is a fleeting glimpse of a relic from the solar system's edge, revealed in the quietest moments of the day.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
The case centers around the federal Employee Retention Tax Credit, a program created by Congress in 2020 to reward employers for not laying people off during the pandemic.
—Angela Palermo
april 11, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2026
Intent on starting strong in their second-to-last home game of the regular season, the Kings’ early effort was rewarded 89 seconds after the puck dropped.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reward
Noun
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Your instincts likely encourage generous choices, while setting a clear price or boundary helps exchanges feel fair across your life.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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As optimism over an extended ceasefire grew, oil prices fell early Friday after climbing a day earlier.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday that the 250-foot height will honor America's 250 years of existence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Pennsylvania representatives Tim O'Neal and Bud Cook hosted the Bentworth soccer team on Wednesday in Harrisburg, where they were honored inside the Capitol.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Caravaggio was convicted in absentia and sentenced to death with a bounty on his head.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2026
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Focusing on 10 chefs, 10 winemakers and 10 growers, this new market-style experience highlights the region’s bounty and spirit of collaboration.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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New Zealand was awarded a penalty in first half stoppage time after Maya Hahn was brought down in the box but the decision was overturned after the officials considered replays for more than five minutes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The cuts are required because of recent employee pay raises, including 23% hikes over three years awarded to most workers in 2023, and relatively sluggish growth in city revenue.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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In a separate roster move, the Phillies traded reliever Griff McGarry to the Los Angeles Dodgers for international bonus pool money and a player to be named later.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Using miles in this way means the welcome bonus alone is worth $1,500 in travel.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Reward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reward. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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