rewards 1 of 2

plural of reward
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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verb

present tense third-person singular of reward
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
Noun
Torchy’s Tacos is giving away a free, large green chile queso with chips with any purchase, for rewards members only. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026 The financial rewards go mainly to the companies and investors making the bet. — Kam Shenai, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026 The group regularly puts up posters in neighborhoods and posts them online, offering rewards for anonymous tips to help make arrests in violent crimes. — Jermont Terry, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 There are a variety of rewards credit cards that earn flat-rate or bonus category rewards on everyday spending, from groceries to gas to dining out. — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026 Fans can watch the video, look for the blue sugar stars, and hunt for rewards. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026 If the Nasdaq listing does not happen, neither do the rewards. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 Actions that lead to rewards get reinforced, while agents learn not to repeat those that don’t. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026 This looks like their feedback actually being utilized, their offers getting more personalized and their rewards becoming more tailored. — Zsuzsa Kecsmar, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
The bill, carried by state Assemblymember Nick Schultz, rewards productions that locate their postproduction work in the state. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026 For example, leaders can openly discuss the realities of leadership, including the challenges, lessons learned and rewards on external platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok, or internally through channels like Slack. — Jalie Cohen, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026 There are a variety of rewards credit cards that earn flat-rate or bonus category rewards on everyday spending, from groceries to gas to dining out. — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026 Year Four now rewards you with a strong root system, strong structured cordons, canes, and lots of grape clusters to harvest for your winemaking. — The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2026 The potential for a seismic moment in British boxing history was too big, the financial rewards too great (Eubank Jr earned £8m from November’s rematch, and Benn £6m), for them to be kept apart. — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Saturn rewards even a small telescope with its spectacular rings. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2026 But the measure said offering a discount to a customer who enrolls in a loyalty, membership or rewards program would continue to be allowed. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026 Yet The Guest author has finally found a character who rewards her impulse to write in loops. — Britina Cheng, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewards
Noun
  • In 2025, the US State Department removed its multi-million-dollar bounties for several key Taliban leaders who had transitionally assumed top positions within the Afghan government.
    — Kara Fox, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Players will accept bounties, earn perks, and unlock various characters like Atsu, Oyuki, and Nagato, each with unique weapons.
    — Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Her new surname reportedly honors her mother, Katie Holmes, whose full name is Kate Noelle Holmes.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The foundation also hosts the annual Phoenix Awards, a dinner held during CBC Week that honors those viewed as stakeholders by the foundation.
    — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Caesars Sportsbook is offering new users a chance to use promo code FOXNEWSDYW to receive 10 profit boost bonuses worth 100% of your winnings.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Channel 4 top brass came in for criticism during layoffs in 2024, when it was revealed its top three earners would accept bonuses.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The university’s scholarships office already awards nearly $4 million in institutional scholarships each year.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Ellen is also thankful for those who have supported Doug’s pride and joy, the Chris Mello Scholarship Fund, which awards money to distinguished students on each side of the Rye-Harrison football rivalry.
    — Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Pokémon card prices have surged 1,350% since 2020, according to an index compiled by Collectors, which owns card grading agency Professional Sports Authenticator, CNBC previously reported.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Trump will host the governors of South Dakota, Mississippi, and Arkansas in the Oval Office to tout work on lower drug prices, which Republicans hope to turn into a winning midterms message.
    — David Lim, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2026

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“Rewards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewards. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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