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
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 29 May 2026
Mars said the first 100 eligible participants will receive special rewards, while 25 people will be randomly selected to win a year’s supply of Snickers Peanut Butter products.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Bank of America’s new BofA Rewards program is a signal that bank loyalty is moving into a broader era—one where rewards are tied not just to spending, but to the totality of a customer’s financial relationship, lifestyle preferences and life stage.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Gamified features such as leaderboards, challenges and rewards, and other video game-like tools are built into some sports wagering platforms.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Fortune, 28 May 2026
But both companies are already reaping the rewards of Imax.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 28 May 2026
This kind of depth has its own rewards.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026
Why your brain wants rest instead of recipes After a long workday or a stressful afternoon, the brain naturally reaches for convenience, dopamine, comfort and low-effort rewards.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2026
After work or stressful days, the brain naturally craves convenience, dopamine, comfort and low-effort rewards.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 6 June 2026
Many commentators contrasted the airlines’ credit card rewards and the likelihood of upgrades with each one.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Cards like the American Express® Gold Card earn flexible American Express Membership Rewards® points which convert into many different airline rewards currencies, including Air Canada Aeroplan, British Airways, Air France and more.
—Sarah Hostetler, CNBC, 5 June 2026
The bill would also lower New York’s outdated 9% prejudgment interest rate, which currently rewards vulture funds for dragging litigation.
—Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, New York Daily News, 4 June 2026
Grossglockner, Austria’s highest peak, rewards hikers with turquoise lakes and glacier edges.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Charlotte’s food scene rewards the curious.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
The residency match process often rewards candidates whose profiles are cohesive, whose clinical experience is substantive, and whose professional narrative is clear.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Critics say the system limits voter choice and rewards party loyalty.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 2 June 2026
Noun
Some of those bets took time to show returns — six years, in the case of his $1 billion investment in Cisco’s Silicon One architecture — but Robbins is now reaping the rewards.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 29 May 2026
Mars said the first 100 eligible participants will receive special rewards, while 25 people will be randomly selected to win a year’s supply of Snickers Peanut Butter products.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Bank of America’s new BofA Rewards program is a signal that bank loyalty is moving into a broader era—one where rewards are tied not just to spending, but to the totality of a customer’s financial relationship, lifestyle preferences and life stage.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Gamified features such as leaderboards, challenges and rewards, and other video game-like tools are built into some sports wagering platforms.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Fortune, 28 May 2026
But both companies are already reaping the rewards of Imax.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 28 May 2026
This kind of depth has its own rewards.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026
Why your brain wants rest instead of recipes After a long workday or a stressful afternoon, the brain naturally reaches for convenience, dopamine, comfort and low-effort rewards.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2026
After work or stressful days, the brain naturally craves convenience, dopamine, comfort and low-effort rewards.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Verb
Another approach to cutting down the workforce is voluntary layoffs, a move that rewards loyal workers.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 6 June 2026
Many commentators contrasted the airlines’ credit card rewards and the likelihood of upgrades with each one.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Cards like the American Express® Gold Card earn flexible American Express Membership Rewards® points which convert into many different airline rewards currencies, including Air Canada Aeroplan, British Airways, Air France and more.
—Sarah Hostetler, CNBC, 5 June 2026
The bill would also lower New York’s outdated 9% prejudgment interest rate, which currently rewards vulture funds for dragging litigation.
—Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, New York Daily News, 4 June 2026
Grossglockner, Austria’s highest peak, rewards hikers with turquoise lakes and glacier edges.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Charlotte’s food scene rewards the curious.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
The residency match process often rewards candidates whose profiles are cohesive, whose clinical experience is substantive, and whose professional narrative is clear.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Critics say the system limits voter choice and rewards party loyalty.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewards
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What happens to seasonally resetting transmog bounties?—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The crew’s mission is to track down three high-value bounties and collect cargo along the way.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
23 May 2026
Verb
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The annual award ceremony produced by ESPN, which honors the greatest achievements in sports, is set to air on July 15.—
Swasti Singhai,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The Ministry of Interior of the Arab Republic of Egypt is receiving the 2026 MPA Creative Protector Award, which honors an individual or organization whose work has been critical in the global fight to combat digital piracy.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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At the press conference, Rutte issued a stern warning to young Russians considering taking advantage of generous bonuses for military recruits.—
Max Grinstein,
The Washington Examiner,
3 June 2026
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Pre-orders are available now for the Standard and Deluxe Editions, with digital pre-order bonuses available for the Standard Edition and additional bonus content included in the Deluxe Edition.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Back then, Jagland was the secretary general of the European Council and chairman of the committee that awards the Nobel peace prize.—
Ola Morris Innset,
The Dial,
2 June 2026
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The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) reinstituted a pilot program that awards any female athlete who finished behind Hernandez one spot higher, resulting in Hernandez sharing podium spots with females in the last two rounds of the state tournament.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
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While gasoline prices have fallen for two consecutive weeks, Americans continue to feel the effects of higher fuel costs.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2026
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In addition to prices keeping many fans away, many USA fans on the eastern seaboard will be thousands of miles away from Team USA’s three group games in Los Angeles (where the Americans play twice) and Seattle.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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“Rewards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewards. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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