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
Usa Today, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Having established Budapest as MAGA’s European headquarters, Orbán has begun to reap rewards from the relationship.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Freed from all the entanglements that come with having to launch a ground invasion, air war can overfly not just morality and law but arguments, rationales, the calibration of risks to rewards and of suffering to satisfaction.
—Fintan O’Toole, The New York Review of Books, 9 Apr. 2026
With the right care, lemon trees can be easy to grow and provide sweet rewards.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
These seats are typically in prime spots, behind the home plate or next to the dugouts, and are often available for roughly 5,000 miles or cash back rewards, worth roughly $40.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
That set-up is similar to crossover rewards deals seen in other industries such as airlines, streaming services and ride-share apps.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Coinbase earns a significant amount of revenue from USDC interest, and a ban on stablecoin rewards could presumably hurt the company’s bottom line.
—Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
For those who stuck with it, the rewards could be personal.
—Itay Hod, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Huo Jingnan, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
Prime members can link their Amazon account to Earnify, a fuel rewards app from BP.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Each destination rewards slower travel — plan at least five to seven nights to take it all in and enjoy.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Beyond the honky-tonks and cowboy boots, there’s a food scene gaining serious momentum, neighborhoods with distinct personalities and a cultural depth that rewards the curious visitor willing to look past the obvious.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Giving players equity incentivizes them to commit long-term to the tour and rewards them for their performance.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
The Bottom Line Nashville rewards the traveler who plans just enough.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
In a culture that rewards fast takes, that kind of restraint is rare.
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
The region rewards curious travelers at every turn — and for Fort Worth families, many of these destinations are well within road trip range.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
Reputation, rewards, or opportunities for advancement are elusive as the moon and sun clash.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Having established Budapest as MAGA’s European headquarters, Orbán has begun to reap rewards from the relationship.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Freed from all the entanglements that come with having to launch a ground invasion, air war can overfly not just morality and law but arguments, rationales, the calibration of risks to rewards and of suffering to satisfaction.
—Fintan O’Toole, The New York Review of Books, 9 Apr. 2026
With the right care, lemon trees can be easy to grow and provide sweet rewards.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
These seats are typically in prime spots, behind the home plate or next to the dugouts, and are often available for roughly 5,000 miles or cash back rewards, worth roughly $40.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
That set-up is similar to crossover rewards deals seen in other industries such as airlines, streaming services and ride-share apps.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Coinbase earns a significant amount of revenue from USDC interest, and a ban on stablecoin rewards could presumably hurt the company’s bottom line.
—Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
For those who stuck with it, the rewards could be personal.
—Itay Hod, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
The slop reports got so bad that Stenberg stopped paying out bug bounty rewards for his cURL tool.
—Huo Jingnan, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
Prime members can link their Amazon account to Earnify, a fuel rewards app from BP.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Each destination rewards slower travel — plan at least five to seven nights to take it all in and enjoy.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Beyond the honky-tonks and cowboy boots, there’s a food scene gaining serious momentum, neighborhoods with distinct personalities and a cultural depth that rewards the curious visitor willing to look past the obvious.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Giving players equity incentivizes them to commit long-term to the tour and rewards them for their performance.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
The Bottom Line Nashville rewards the traveler who plans just enough.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
In a culture that rewards fast takes, that kind of restraint is rare.
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
The region rewards curious travelers at every turn — and for Fort Worth families, many of these destinations are well within road trip range.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewards
Noun
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The Rewards for Justice program has offered a number of bounties for information on Iranian leadership since the start of the war.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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The capital of the Dairy State is a thriving food hub where spots like Fromagination—a local cheesemonger—and the Dane County Farmers’ Market stock some of the Midwest’s best bounties.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The example up for sale is a one-off build finished in olive green topped with a special livery that honors the Medal of Honor and commemorates America’s 250th anniversary.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2026
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With Hicks unbeaten in net — the freshman has been a wall in the postseason, earning Most Outstanding Player honors the NCHC Frozen Faceoff as well as the regional in Loveland — the DU attack is balanced with five players with 30 or more points.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The chip marketers and halter-top designers capture some of the productivity gains by getting raises and bonuses.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
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On-course earnings include prize money and bonuses, as well as annual payments some players received from LIV Golf.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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No place awards the ball in play like Coors.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Prizes are available, including the Golden Egg, which awards a complimentary party at Kings with space for 12 friends to bowl, eat and play on the house.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But there are concerns about rising ticket prices and soaring production budgets, fueled by higher costs for labor, materials and energy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation last month, creating major challenges for the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve and heightening already substantial political hurdles for the White House.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Rewards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewards. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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