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rewarded

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verb

past tense of reward
as in honored
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
Verb
Cody Rhodes called out the logic of Gunther being rewarded after kicking Cody in the head with a car door. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026 The now-26-year-old posted a career-high 1,201 yards and 11 touchdowns on 252 carries, and he was rewarded this offseason with a three-year contract extension. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026 Whether this earnings optimism will be rewarded remains to be seen; the market will discover in just a couple of weeks. Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 16 July 2026 Loan officer Tim McGarry says prepared buyers could be rewarded in today’s market, but part of that preparation involves creative thinking. Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 16 July 2026 Hollywood has always rewarded the latter just as much as the former, producing stars whose magnetism can’t be reduced to facial geometry alone. Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026 Then, as the clock ticked past 20 minutes, Lamine Yamal’s effort was rewarded with a penalty to his team. Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 14 July 2026 But Michigan has repeatedly rewarded candidates who cast themselves as outsiders challenging the political establishment. Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewarded
Adjective
  • 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.
    Lily Moayeri, Rolling Stone, 15 June 2026
  • Feehan is also the credited creator of the series, based on characters created by Sheridan and John Linson.
    Joe Otterson, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Public trust in science Council member Liberty Capito said she's honored to be a part of the study group.
    Leonard David, Space.com, 11 July 2026
  • In 2020, he was honored with the British Academy’s rising star award.
    Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2026
Adjective
  • As automation within organizations increases, human connection will become more valued and unique, enabling companies who use it wisely to gain a competitive advantage.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2021
Verb
  • The lab received its funding from EcoHealth Alliance, which was first awarded an NIAID grant in 2014.
    David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 13 July 2026
  • Denver was awarded a penalty after Dash defender Cate Hardin took down Ally Brazier in the box.
    Spencer Baldwin, Denver Post, 13 July 2026
Adjective
  • Estate-planning software, trust automation, and appreciated-stock donation pipes are all having their Stripe moment, quietly standardizing what used to require a lawyer, an advisor, and a long lunch.
    Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Making someone feel appreciated is double happiness for us both.
    R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • Donning a loud orange and curly wig, Tel commended KC for its hospitality as a host city.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026
  • As free press advocates rail against the privacy act lawsuit, Fox News commended the stay in a statement shared with The Guardian.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 26 June 2026
Adjective
  • Are your trusty Levi’s or prized wool sport coats worth the cost of mending?
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026
  • From charming Nantucket hotels to five-star restaurants to the prized Nantucket beaches, this town comes alive in the warmer months.
    Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • Councilman Jimmy Inman also praised the late man in an emotional Facebook post.
    Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • McMahon praised Wagner for complying with federal guidelines in a DOE press release.
    Elijah Polance, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026

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“Rewarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewarded. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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