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
Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
The rewards, Wilson insisted, far outweigh the time spent with his snowblower and shovels.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Yet the company has struggled to balance the cost of rewards with the need to protect margins, particularly as inflation, labor cost, promotional intensity and low cost competition weigh on profitability.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
During its investor day, the company announced a remodel of its rewards loyalty program, which launches March 10.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 29 Jan. 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, 29 Jan. 2026
Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
About every four years since 2012, rewards for Bitcoin mining have been cut roughly in half, thereby reducing new issuance and contributing to an increase in scarcity.
—Jason Phillips, Ascend Agency, 30 Jan. 2026
There's a long list of great World Elite Mastercard rewards credit cards, including Citi Double Cash® Card (see rates and fees), Citi Strata Premier® Card and Chase Freedom Flex®.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Fire wants everything now, but this chapter rewards faith paired with discipline.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
This city moves fast, thinks ahead and rewards discipline as much as courage.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
These landlords are simply legally taking advantage of a misaligned financial system that rewards individuals or institutions who own real estate that others rent.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
Conversely, the market rewards technical depth, scientific methods, and analytical precision—capabilities that workers consistently under-signal.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
To receive the deal, customers must redeem via the Rubio’s rewards club.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
Nicki Minaj is relishing in the rewards for her recent support for the MAGA movement.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
The rewards, Wilson insisted, far outweigh the time spent with his snowblower and shovels.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Yet the company has struggled to balance the cost of rewards with the need to protect margins, particularly as inflation, labor cost, promotional intensity and low cost competition weigh on profitability.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
During its investor day, the company announced a remodel of its rewards loyalty program, which launches March 10.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 29 Jan. 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, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
Back in 2019, Starbucks dismantled its two-tier rewards structure in an effort to broaden engagement among newer customers, but the company now argues that the simplified system failed to differentiate between casual users and its most frequent, and valuable, visitors.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
About every four years since 2012, rewards for Bitcoin mining have been cut roughly in half, thereby reducing new issuance and contributing to an increase in scarcity.
—Jason Phillips, Ascend Agency, 30 Jan. 2026
There's a long list of great World Elite Mastercard rewards credit cards, including Citi Double Cash® Card (see rates and fees), Citi Strata Premier® Card and Chase Freedom Flex®.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Fire wants everything now, but this chapter rewards faith paired with discipline.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
This city moves fast, thinks ahead and rewards discipline as much as courage.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
These landlords are simply legally taking advantage of a misaligned financial system that rewards individuals or institutions who own real estate that others rent.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
Conversely, the market rewards technical depth, scientific methods, and analytical precision—capabilities that workers consistently under-signal.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
To receive the deal, customers must redeem via the Rubio’s rewards club.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewards
Noun
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Gregory Bovino, who was then the face of Operation Midway Blitz, along with what agents characterized as cash bounties for Bovino’s kidnapping and murder.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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Maduro’s most powerful deputies, including Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello and Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino, are still doing their jobs, despite the $25 million and $15 million bounties placed by the US government on their heads.—
Flora Charner,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The designer honors his Azerbaijani heritage, working with artisans from across Azerbaijan and Georgia to create rich, unique textures, while helping to support rural communities and preserve fading artisanal skills.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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The result, according to JBL, is a loudspeaker that honors the company’s most iconic design while delivering clarity, scale and emotional impact.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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To replenish its forces and keep up the pressure on Kyiv, Moscow is offering cash bonuses, freeing convicts from prison and luring foreigners to its army.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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Still, the median total compensation, including base salary, bonuses, and long-term incentives, for S&P 500 CEOs stood at $17 million as of 2024.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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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Trump has publicly lobbied to win the Peace Prize, claiming to have ended at least eight wars, but also repeatedly criticized the committee that awards it.—
Sophie Brams,
The Hill,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Carden-Lovell recommends splurging on time off, taking advantage of shoulder season's lower prices, thinner crowds and cooler weather (outside spring break periods, of course).—
Natalie B. Compton The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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Parking currently costs 4 euros — a little under $5 — per day, but Pernthaler says prices will rise to discourage visitors who arrive solely to take a quick photo.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Rewards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewards. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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