as in bounties
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 honors
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 rewards
Ryley Amond, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Burn rates rise during times of high network activity, sometimes leading to more ETH being burned than minted through block rewards.
—Ethan M. Stone, Ascend Agency, 20 Feb. 2026
The more challenging the technology, however, the greater the decarbonization rewards, especially at the Tier 2 or material processing stage, which accounts for up to 55 percent of fashion’s carbon emissions, Op de Beeck added.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
Budget-conscious travelers — who are more likely to book basic economy fares or skip annual-fee credit cards — risk falling further behind in the industry’s rewards system.
—Sri Taylor, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Many athletes compete in the Olympics — yet many never end up with a lucrative sponsorship contract (though winning a medal can lead to great financial rewards).
—Rafael Nam, NPR, 19 Feb. 2026
Chick-fil-A One is the restaurant’s free rewards program.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
The Iowa Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big with rewards ranging from $1,000 to millions.
—Staff Reports, Des Moines Register, 19 Feb. 2026
Last year, the City Council approved an ordinance to offer rewards for information involving theft of city plaques, tombstones, statues, light standards, and copper wire, and theft of metals linked to the Sixth Street Bridge.
—City News Service, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Staking rewards motivate network participants to lock up their ETH, decreasing the circulating supply.
—Ascend Agency, 20 Feb. 2026
Asparagus is a long-term investment that rewards patient gardeners with spring harvests for years to come.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Peterson also held senior finance roles at Attentive Mobile and, most recently, served as CFO of Snappy, an enterprise gifting and rewards platform.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
That staunch support takes on extra significance in a hyper-competitive country that often only rewards top winners and punishes those who fall short.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Traditional travel writing—which has historically normalized the types of journeys that society rewards, rather than the ones considered taboo—is ill-equipped to make sense of these losses.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
The prime minister has long claimed the fund rewards violence, including attacks on civilians.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
There is a better path forward — one that prioritizes reliable and affordable energy, fiscal discipline, streamlined regulation and an economy that rewards hard work and innovation.
—Steve Hershey, Baltimore Sun, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
Earn a $200 cash rewards bonus after spending $500 in purchases in the first 3 months.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Burn rates rise during times of high network activity, sometimes leading to more ETH being burned than minted through block rewards.
—Ethan M. Stone, Ascend Agency, 20 Feb. 2026
The more challenging the technology, however, the greater the decarbonization rewards, especially at the Tier 2 or material processing stage, which accounts for up to 55 percent of fashion’s carbon emissions, Op de Beeck added.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
Budget-conscious travelers — who are more likely to book basic economy fares or skip annual-fee credit cards — risk falling further behind in the industry’s rewards system.
—Sri Taylor, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Many athletes compete in the Olympics — yet many never end up with a lucrative sponsorship contract (though winning a medal can lead to great financial rewards).
—Rafael Nam, NPR, 19 Feb. 2026
Chick-fil-A One is the restaurant’s free rewards program.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
The Iowa Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big with rewards ranging from $1,000 to millions.
—Staff Reports, Des Moines Register, 19 Feb. 2026
Last year, the City Council approved an ordinance to offer rewards for information involving theft of city plaques, tombstones, statues, light standards, and copper wire, and theft of metals linked to the Sixth Street Bridge.
—City News Service, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
This is where the concrete jungle meets the actual jungle, where every hike rewards with Instagram-worthy vistas and beaches recalling Caribbean-style island time.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Staking rewards motivate network participants to lock up their ETH, decreasing the circulating supply.
—Ascend Agency, 20 Feb. 2026
Asparagus is a long-term investment that rewards patient gardeners with spring harvests for years to come.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Peterson also held senior finance roles at Attentive Mobile and, most recently, served as CFO of Snappy, an enterprise gifting and rewards platform.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
That staunch support takes on extra significance in a hyper-competitive country that often only rewards top winners and punishes those who fall short.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Traditional travel writing—which has historically normalized the types of journeys that society rewards, rather than the ones considered taboo—is ill-equipped to make sense of these losses.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
The prime minister has long claimed the fund rewards violence, including attacks on civilians.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
There is a better path forward — one that prioritizes reliable and affordable energy, fiscal discipline, streamlined regulation and an economy that rewards hard work and innovation.
—Steve Hershey, Baltimore Sun, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewards
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Despite those enormous bounties on the table, neither country has ever won a Winter Olympics medal.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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To show how human and animal lives parallel each other, whether thriving upon the bounties of a healthy ecosystem or impacted by change, Kotevska focuses on Nikola Conev and his extended family.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Daniel Pearl Memorial lecture series honors the late journalist and is considered the capstone of the university’s Burkle Center for International Relations.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The award honors her work creating Colorado's first Spanish-language doula training program for immigrant families, helping address gaps in care that put Spanish-speaking and immigrant families at higher risk during pregnancy and childbirth.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Liverpool currently limit most of their first-year pros to a basic salary of around £52,000 a year plus bonuses, but there are exceptions to the rule.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Georgia Senate on Wednesday unveiled a spending plan that grants income and property tax relief, builds a new mental health hospital and cuts back state employee bonuses.—
David Wickert,
AJC.com,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Hogsett administration routinely awards those contracts without any competition, according to a city spokesperson.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
27 Jan. 2026
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Proceeds from the event support the National Western Scholarship Trust, which awards 100 scholarships to students attending colleges and universities in Colorado and Wyoming for studies in agricultural science, rural medicine or veterinary medicine.—
Chris Bolin,
Denver Post,
17 Jan. 2026
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Official statistics show cucumber prices have doubled since December, while some shops are reported to be selling them at an even greater mark-up – wartime prices for a salad staple, as the Russian economy slows.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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The majority of Americans belong to the working class and are finding their paychecks unable to keep up with the higher and higher prices of everyday needs.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Rewards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewards. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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