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
Greta Cross, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Incorporate rewards that motivate you, such as a relaxing bath, healthy snack, or movie night.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Play Quests require users to play or stream a game to unlock rewards, getting players directly into the game.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
American policymakers have also assumed that the risks of entanglement in the country—which has a long history of periods of military rule—outweigh the rewards.
—Dan Swift, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
Players can win food rewards, collect property sets for larger prizes, or enter bonus rounds for additional chances to win.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The rewards need to be shown in-store at checkout for a free protein coffee smoothie.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
But that’s all the more reason to take chances and risk for big rewards.
—Mike Kaye
september 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
No categories to track or remember and cash rewards don’t expire as long as your account remains open.
—Holly Johnson, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Porto is a city that rewards lingering.
—AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
Players will learn tactics for every map and game mode included in the Beta, explore how in-game progression works and discover which rewards will carry over to the full launch.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Smoothie King planned a brand crossover for Monday, so that Starbucks Rewards members can show their stars rewards for a free 20-ounce protein coffee smoothie.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Instant Win Prizes can be free food or rewards points and, fortunately for players, the odds of winning something are high.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
As a media brand whose mission is to elevate depth, nuance, and original reporting in an algorithmic environment that rewards shouting, the vertical strategy provides a unique lane for The Dispatch to grow membership and revenue.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 28 Sep. 2025
October often rewards clutch play — and a little luck.
—Annie Heilbrunn, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
That model rewards speed and scale but cannot carry the responsibility of building equitable systems.
—Vilas Dhar, Time, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
These rewards are only available for orders made via the KFC mobile app or website.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Incorporate rewards that motivate you, such as a relaxing bath, healthy snack, or movie night.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Play Quests require users to play or stream a game to unlock rewards, getting players directly into the game.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
American policymakers have also assumed that the risks of entanglement in the country—which has a long history of periods of military rule—outweigh the rewards.
—Dan Swift, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
Players can win food rewards, collect property sets for larger prizes, or enter bonus rounds for additional chances to win.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The rewards need to be shown in-store at checkout for a free protein coffee smoothie.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
But that’s all the more reason to take chances and risk for big rewards.
—Mike Kaye
september 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
No categories to track or remember and cash rewards don’t expire as long as your account remains open.
—Holly Johnson, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
Television, an intimate medium that rewards emotional transparency, made Russell a star.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Porto is a city that rewards lingering.
—AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
Players will learn tactics for every map and game mode included in the Beta, explore how in-game progression works and discover which rewards will carry over to the full launch.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Smoothie King planned a brand crossover for Monday, so that Starbucks Rewards members can show their stars rewards for a free 20-ounce protein coffee smoothie.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Instant Win Prizes can be free food or rewards points and, fortunately for players, the odds of winning something are high.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
As a media brand whose mission is to elevate depth, nuance, and original reporting in an algorithmic environment that rewards shouting, the vertical strategy provides a unique lane for The Dispatch to grow membership and revenue.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 28 Sep. 2025
October often rewards clutch play — and a little luck.
—Annie Heilbrunn, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
That model rewards speed and scale but cannot carry the responsibility of building equitable systems.
—Vilas Dhar, Time, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewards
Noun
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New bounties will always be rolling in, so players should check with The Ghoul often to pick up the latest bounties – and their rewards upon completion, of course.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Plenty of clubs, Chelsea perhaps foremost, have spent small bounties of their own on changing their manager or head coach.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The festival, which honors America's quarter-millennial anniversary, is part of a travel showcase where themed riverboats from seven cities come to Greater Cincinnati, sharing the food and music from their home port.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Oct. 2025
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The summit will also host the inaugural Visionary Women Trailblazer Award, which honors philanthropists Bridget Gless Keller and Carolyn Clark Powers.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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He was slated to earn $36 million in base salary and bonuses.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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This new offer from Underdog is upgraded from the previous offer of $50 in bonuses.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Congress awards up to 85,000 H-1B visas per year through a lottery system.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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Every single month, The Freed Fellowship awards $500 to a small business owner, and the winners also get coaching and feedback that’s often just as valuable as the money itself.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While these prices are great as is, Prime members can save even more with member-exclusive discounts.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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Scores of employees put their houses on the market at once, causing prices to drop and sales to slow.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Rewards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewards. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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