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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 rewarded
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
But Hildebrand had already seen how loyalty could be rewarded.
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Alex Cuadros,
ProPublica,
23 June 2026
As growers in Montalcino navigate the implications of warmer vintages with more heat stress, the altitude play is being rewarded here too.
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Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Winners are rewarded with a family trip to sites like Yellowstone and Cape Canaveral, and select entries are posted on America250’s website.
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Christopher Hooks,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
But Jordan pushed and were rewarded with their first goal in competition history in the 50th minute, as Ali Olwan cut onto his right and finished in off the post in style.
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Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
If the kid waited, he or she would be rewarded with a treat.
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Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
Deitch returned to selling shares in the film to raise cash — including from Lindley, who gave her a $15,000 check at the wrap party — and her efforts were rewarded with a bit of luck.
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Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
Iran would be rewarded for compliance, including the unfreezing of assets and the easing of sanctions.
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Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
14 June 2026
Verb
His supporters rewarded him with a landslide victory, then held their tongues as the Conservative leader bowed to rancorous calls to resign amid the Partygate scandal after three years in office.
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Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
But Hildebrand had already seen how loyalty could be rewarded.
—
Alex Cuadros,
ProPublica,
23 June 2026
As growers in Montalcino navigate the implications of warmer vintages with more heat stress, the altitude play is being rewarded here too.
—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Winners are rewarded with a family trip to sites like Yellowstone and Cape Canaveral, and select entries are posted on America250’s website.
—
Christopher Hooks,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
But Jordan pushed and were rewarded with their first goal in competition history in the 50th minute, as Ali Olwan cut onto his right and finished in off the post in style.
—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
If the kid waited, he or she would be rewarded with a treat.
—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
Deitch returned to selling shares in the film to raise cash — including from Lindley, who gave her a $15,000 check at the wrap party — and her efforts were rewarded with a bit of luck.
—
Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
Iran would be rewarded for compliance, including the unfreezing of assets and the easing of sanctions.
—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewarded
Adjective
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The band will see an increase in publishing, and as a credited songwriter, Moss will continue to receive publishing income, while the new master revenues do not involve him.
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Feehan is also the credited creator of the series, based on characters created by Sheridan and John Linson.
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At the behest of Strathie’s family, fans also honored the longtime Tartan Army member with rousing applause in the 76th minute.
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Boston Stadium honored Donny Strathie in the 76th minute of the match.
Adjective
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Providing a customer signature experience means a valued and distinctive experience for your customers based on the foundational elements of expert guidance, confidence in the project schedule and appreciation of their business.
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This especially applies to their most valued and essential employees.
Verb
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Under a law passed in Georgia last year called the Wrongful Conviction and Incarceration Compensation Act, a person whose conviction is later vacated can be awarded $75,000 for every year of incarceration.
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In the early moments, Germany was awarded a penalty kick, only for it to be called back to a foul on Germany called via replay review.
Adjective
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And truly appreciated songwriters.
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After all, your glutes can be the Hagrids or Ron Weasleys from Harry Potter of your body—often overlooked and under-appreciated.
Verb
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In a news release announcing the arrest, Bridgeport Police Chief Roderick Porter expressed condolences to the family and commended the professionalism of the responding officers.
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Nakase commended her along with Zandalasini and Williams for maximizing their minutes in the last few weeks.
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The 50,000-acre property in southern Indiana is the state’s second-largest parcel of public land and offers limited but prized deer and turkey hunting and varied habitats that are regularly used by rare and even endangered species of birds, amphibians, and invertebrates.
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On Tuesday, the New York Supreme Court ordered billionaire art dealer David Nahmad to return a prized Amedeo Modigliani within 30 days to the grandson of the late Jewish dealer Oscar Stettiner, reports The Art Newspaper.
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The coalition of groups associated with the lawsuit praised the ruling.
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Cue also praised Apple’s studio chiefs, Jamie Erlicht and Zack Van Amburg.
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“Rewarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewarded. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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