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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
With a large bounty on their heads, and the vengeful Shadow Force hot on their trail, one family’s fight becomes all-out war.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 Feb. 2025
From butter boards and baked oats to girl dinner and rat snacks, TikTok has kicked off a bounty of buzzy food trends over the years.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2025
At these dinner parties the couple, who met as law students at the University of Miami and wed while studying for their bar exams in 1966, joined together a bounty of guests from every discipline.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
Such natural bounty attracted Koh Samui’s first inhabitants up to 2,000 years ago, says Sunthorn Boonkaew, a tourism lecturer at Thailand’s Walailak University.
—Ronan O'Connell, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Feb. 2025
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 Feb. 2025
From butter boards and baked oats to girl dinner and rat snacks, TikTok has kicked off a bounty of buzzy food trends over the years.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2025
At these dinner parties the couple, who met as law students at the University of Miami and wed while studying for their bar exams in 1966, joined together a bounty of guests from every discipline.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
Such natural bounty attracted Koh Samui’s first inhabitants up to 2,000 years ago, says Sunthorn Boonkaew, a tourism lecturer at Thailand’s Walailak University.
—Ronan O'Connell, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounty
Noun
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All such rewards are deserved, friends and colleagues said.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2025
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This entails: Selling the April 25, 2025 $230 call @ $9.48 Buying the April 25, 2025 $245 call @ $3.63 The maximum reward is $585 if AAPL is below $230 at expiration.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Simpson, who was known for bridging partisan divides with his quick wit, was remembered for his generosity.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Still, no one wants to have their generosity assumed.—
R. Eric Thomas,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to 4.27% from 4.32%.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2025
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Shares are up about 5% in 2025, and Realty Income offers a dividend yield of 5.7%.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2025
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Adding to its desirability, Sunnybrook offers incredible value with lot prices starting at just $70,000—a rare find in Johnson County.—
Prime Development,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2025
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This is a reflection on the season the Penguins have had and ticket prices.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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His business empire, media influence and philanthropy set a standard for athletes-turned-entrepreneurs.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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In 1960, the family created the Mangione Family Foundation, which has donated to local philanthropies including the Baltimore Opera Company, the Association of Italian American Charities, and Associated Jewish Charities.—
Lorena O'Neil,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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About $70 million in political ad spending was recorded during the October-to-December span, the company estimated – a modest amount compared with the haul for some industry peers, but still a sizable boost.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2025
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This is both the largest sample of dwarf galaxies with active black holes ever seen and the largest haul of elusive intermediate-mass black holes ever collected.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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First, start by applying the BetMGM bonus code NEWSWEEK1500 during the registration process to lock in the offer.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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And on this perfect Sunday morning that teased of approaching spring — complete with the first swan sighting of the season — catching a pike or two would be a bonus.—
Brad Dokken,
Twin Cities,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Bounty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounty. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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