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
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Tie small rewards to each win to maintain motivation.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
These rewards come with the responsibility to stay ahead of the curve—constantly growing, learning, and responding to new challenges.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
The rewards can be huge, as can the mistakes, and Anisimova was seeking the lines with full cuts off both sides.
—Howard Fendrich, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
And, through it all, stocks have continued to steadily rise, buoyed by hopes for Fed rate cuts, stronger-than-expected corporate earnings and slowing but stubborn confidence that an AI boom might reap big rewards for investors.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Earn unlimited 2% cash rewards on purchases.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The stock options sold came from 2020 performance rewards as well as stock accrued between 2011 and 2024.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Sadly, social media rewards these sensationalist takes which are designed to provoke engagement — often for financial reward.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
The stock options sold came from 2020 performance rewards as well as stock accrued between 2011 and 2024.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
That dead cap number would’ve been shocking for league executives a few years ago, but a base salary cap that has grown from $198 million in 2020 to $279 million this year rewards teams willing to spend.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Recognizing a Palestinian state under the authority of the PLO harms Hamas and rewards the patient diplomacy and commitment to peace of its rivals in Fatah.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
Only members of Circle K Inner Circle rewards program get the discount.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 20 Aug. 2025
While the market rewards Apple's strong margins — but they're increasingly driven by services, not innovation.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
Information Confirmed By Newsweek Knowing that your $5 bet instantly secures your rewards, this is a good chance to take advantage of the unique betting markets within the app.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Tie small rewards to each win to maintain motivation.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
These rewards come with the responsibility to stay ahead of the curve—constantly growing, learning, and responding to new challenges.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
The rewards can be huge, as can the mistakes, and Anisimova was seeking the lines with full cuts off both sides.
—Howard Fendrich, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
And, through it all, stocks have continued to steadily rise, buoyed by hopes for Fed rate cuts, stronger-than-expected corporate earnings and slowing but stubborn confidence that an AI boom might reap big rewards for investors.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Earn unlimited 2% cash rewards on purchases.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
Like Mendocino, Elk rewards those who take a slower pace, reserving its magic for those who put their phones in their pockets and look around.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The stock options sold came from 2020 performance rewards as well as stock accrued between 2011 and 2024.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Sadly, social media rewards these sensationalist takes which are designed to provoke engagement — often for financial reward.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
The stock options sold came from 2020 performance rewards as well as stock accrued between 2011 and 2024.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
That dead cap number would’ve been shocking for league executives a few years ago, but a base salary cap that has grown from $198 million in 2020 to $279 million this year rewards teams willing to spend.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Recognizing a Palestinian state under the authority of the PLO harms Hamas and rewards the patient diplomacy and commitment to peace of its rivals in Fatah.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
Only members of Circle K Inner Circle rewards program get the discount.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 20 Aug. 2025
While the market rewards Apple's strong margins — but they're increasingly driven by services, not innovation.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewards
Noun
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Summer's berry bounties and mounds of melons are fleeting.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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Many of the gardeners are peers of Kim, 84, and travel from Silverado Apartments to place their hands in the soil, exchange their bounties and socialize, according to a news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The ceremony honors the courage of seriously ill children and their families, and Harry will once again deliver a speech and present the award for Most Inspirational Child (aged 4–6).—
Erin Hill,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The base now honors Union soldiers Pvt.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Pre-order offers officially run until September 12, but Deluxe Edition-specific bonuses will likely cut off a day earlier, based on past years.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Law enforcement agencies will also be eligible for quarterly performance bonuses ranging from $500 to $1,000 per officer, based on effectiveness.—
Dan Gooding
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The competition awards no prize money; the main reward is glory.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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This rivalry, named the Bayou Bucket Game 51 years ago, awards the winner a trophy topped with a golden bucket.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Many remain concerned about how much extra tariffs ultimately will drive up prices on many items even more.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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The shakeups are the latest at a time when restaurants are squeezed between a labor shortage, rising food prices and a loss of customers as diners cut back on spending.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Rewards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewards. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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