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
Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
Using a credit card that earns dining rewards can help cover the cost of future meals.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 21 May 2025
Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 20 May 2025
To avoid other cats, schedule your appointment for a time when the clinic is usually quiet, and pack treats to reward your kitty, and a familiar towel for comfort.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
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Noun
Some of those rewards are wearing Saint Laurent for the event, as well as on the famous Cannes red carpet.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
Using a credit card that earns dining rewards can help cover the cost of future meals.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 21 May 2025
Verb
The Boston Bruins did not sign Don Sweeney to a two-year extension to reward him for a decade of good service.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 20 May 2025
To avoid other cats, schedule your appointment for a time when the clinic is usually quiet, and pack treats to reward your kitty, and a familiar towel for comfort.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reward
Noun
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Making these changes permanent and building on them would offer a vital lifeline to affordable housing operators facing rising insurance prices and flat revenues.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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At the same time, San Diego metro is seeing more price drops.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Accepting the award is bittersweet for the band members, but they’re honored to pay their respects to Vaughn’s legacy.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
30 May 2025
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The decision — the sabbatical — was arrived at with both intending to honor it.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
30 May 2025
Noun
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In addition to a bounty of vegetables, fruits, flowers and interactive learning activities, there to meet them were cavorting goats, buzzing bees, beneficial garden creatures such as pill bugs and worms, and Howie the miniature Scottish Highland Cross steer who loves attention and animal crackers.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Yes, even if your host says not to bring anything, our Corn-And-Tomato Salad is a light and fresh summer dish that will impress and let some of the season's best bounty — corn and tomatoes — shine.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
25 May 2025
Verb
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Hanging inside of it after Saturday’s game: the white wrestling belt awarded after each win to the team’s hitter of the game.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
25 May 2025
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The Foundation is awarding just over $782,000 to support 32 summer programs throughout Greater Hartford, officials said.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
24 May 2025
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Adding in all bonuses, that figure rose above €100m per year.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Follow the links above to apply the BetMGM bonus code NW150.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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“Reward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reward. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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