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
Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
Others noted his elite athleticism and size at his position, with (insert team) seeing more reward than risk.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2025
Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
The current dissension in her alliance motivates her to risk it, and she's rewarded with Safety Without Power.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Earn rewards faster with employee cards at no additional cost.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
Others noted his elite athleticism and size at his position, with (insert team) seeing more reward than risk.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
His players are worked hard, pushed to the limit, but their efforts are rewarded with days off and, most significantly of all, positive results.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
The current dissension in her alliance motivates her to risk it, and she's rewarded with Safety Without Power.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reward
Noun
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Since Trump took office, price hikes for food have accelerated and gas prices have stood essentially flat, federal government data shows.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
3 May 2025
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That will mean higher prices and delivery delays when the government starts collecting tariffs on every single shipment.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 May 2025
Verb
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Carner honors his hero by sampling a clip of Zephaniah speaking on the Brixton riots, but also the potential and hope of the youth to change things.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
24 Apr. 2025
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Across history, grief has long been honored as a sacred rite of passage.—
Devi Brown,
Time,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Get The Recipe Old-School Squash Casserole This classic squash casserole is the perfect way to use up a bounty of in-season squash.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
2 May 2025
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Whether in roles like production, transportation, logistics and sales, research and development, or food safety and science, the sector offers a bounty of opportunities for individuals of all skill sets and backgrounds.—
Eric Dell,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Each artist is awarded a life-changing $525,000 in unrestricted funds allocated over seven years and an incentive of up to $25,000 to save for retirement.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
1 May 2025
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The team with the most points at the end of the regular season will be awarded the first pick in the draft.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Officials said the gas station that sold the ticket will also take a $10,000 cash bonus for selling the winning ticket.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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As a bonus: The harness is thoughtfully designed with an internal strap that snugly secures packers (an aid designed to create the appearance of a bulge) in place.—
Malia Griggs,
SELF,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Reward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reward. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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