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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bonuses
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Hollywood along with the performance bonuses that were awarded.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024 -
Sometimes these talks could veer off in unexpected directions, with recommendations made for United to loan more players to the Championship or give out bonuses to staff if the first team wins a trophy.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Rewards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewards. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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