prize money

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Recent Examples of prize money Eight nations will participate in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals and compete for prize money that reached $9.6 million last year, equal to the men’s event, the Davis Cup. Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025 It has since been included in this year’s Big Wave Challenge as a contender for biggest wave of the year, which brings with it not only prestige but also significant prize money. Duncan Madden, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025 Already, tennis star Taylor Fritz has also gotten involved, donating his first round prize money from the Australian Open to the effort. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025 The handle, or the amount of money wagered on horse races, funds the purses, or the prize money, awarded to winning horses. Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for prize money 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prize money
Noun
  • Larson also amassed a treasure trove of original factory documents, letters, technical specs, and period photography covering the car’s long racing history.
    Howard Walker, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Afterward, the shop is a treasure trove of sweet treats that double as perfect souvenirs.
    Jessica Macdonald, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • As of Tuesday, gold was trading at just over $2,900 per ounce, according to the World Gold Council.
    Brendan Cole, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
  • The example up for sale, which is one of just 599 that will be built, is finished in a one-of-a-kind coat of BP Green and rides on a set of gold wheels.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • In such a competitive market, with slim pickings for starter homes in the lower price range (DELETE and for starter homes), catching a break on mortgage rates is a brass ring.
    Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2024
  • Another detectorist then found a large, ornate brass ring, according to the post.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 11 July 2024

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“Prize money.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prize%20money. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

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