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as in reward
something offered or given in return for a service performed
a bounty was offered for information leading to the capture of the criminal
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as in generosity
the quality or state of being generous
her bounty at Halloween was known throughout the neighborhood
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as in yield
the total amount collected or obtained especially at one time
the record-breaking bounty from this year's corn harvest
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Recent Examples of bounty
The United States government has a ten million bounty on the head of Jolani.
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CBS News, 8 Dec. 2024
In 1621, following the Pilgrim’s first harvest, these hardy and resolute individuals paused to give thanks to providence for their bounty and freedom.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 28 Nov. 2024
In theory, the holidays should be a time of joyfully convening around sumptuous homemade meals and giving thanks for life’s great bounty.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024
The female macaques were soon caught in traps baited with bananas and sweet potatoes, but Capone (who had a $50 bounty on his head) couldn’t be fooled.
—Greg Daugherty, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
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CBS News, 8 Dec. 2024
In 1621, following the Pilgrim’s first harvest, these hardy and resolute individuals paused to give thanks to providence for their bounty and freedom.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 28 Nov. 2024
In theory, the holidays should be a time of joyfully convening around sumptuous homemade meals and giving thanks for life’s great bounty.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024
The female macaques were soon caught in traps baited with bananas and sweet potatoes, but Capone (who had a $50 bounty on his head) couldn’t be fooled.
—Greg Daugherty, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounty
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The killing sparked a huge manhunt, with the New York Police Department publicizing surveillance images of the suspect and a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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With him on the loose for several days, police had been offering a $10,000 reward for any information leading to his capture.Jordana Comiter, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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How does an actor convey this kind of go-for-broke generosity, a quality as elusive as a cloud floating across the sky?Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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There has been an extraordinary outpouring of generosity, from the most modest to the wealthiest, and [from] beyond France.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
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With high rental yields, tax-free property ownership and political stability, Dubai is an ideal option for portfolio diversification.Johan Hajji, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The People’s Bank of China has more often pushed yields in the other direction this year, selling bonds to force yields higher during periods of heavy buying.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 13 Dec. 2024
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And given its volatility, any government purchases or sales could have an outsized impact on bitcoin's price.Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Lisa Pauline Mattackal, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The resort is popular due to its scenic mountains with runs that are ideal for skiing and snowboarding, and its more budget-friendly prices compared to other parts of Europe.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Fleming underscored the significant role of private philanthropy in the U.S., citing luxury brands’ contributions and her own institution’s foundation based on J. Paul Getty’s legacy.Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024
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The spirit of philanthropy is contagious and begins with each of us to create better communities.Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 12 Dec. 2024
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Still, the initial industry response to the White Sox’s four-player haul for Crochet seemed positive.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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The White Sox received a haul, headlined by Boston’s top catching prospect Kyle Teel.Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
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This one also gets bonus points for having a foldover-like style.Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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The City University of New York has reached a tentative contract agreement with unionized faculty and staff that includes across-the-board raises and a ratification bonus, CUNY and the Professional Staff Congress announced Monday.Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Bounty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounty. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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