as in price
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 to honor
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 reward
David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
And yet for those who persist, the rewards go beyond profits or prestige.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Apr. 2025
Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2025
Roseman traded up to get the versatile Iowa star 40th last April and was rewarded with a great rookie year that DeJean capped with a spectacular pick-six touchdown in the Super Bowl rout of the Chiefs.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Go to the promotions tab to find a 30 percent UFC parlay boost and learn how to earn perks through the rewards program.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
And yet for those who persist, the rewards go beyond profits or prestige.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Apr. 2025
Verb
Blue Prince is a first-person exploration that rewards rigorous note-taking, attention to detail, and most of all, discovery — all wrapped up in a structure where the world is constantly morphing with each decision made.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2025
Roseman traded up to get the versatile Iowa star 40th last April and was rewarded with a great rookie year that DeJean capped with a spectacular pick-six touchdown in the Super Bowl rout of the Chiefs.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reward
Noun
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In 1951, however, the treasurer of Harvard, Paul C. Cabot, took the bold step of investing more than half of its money in stocks, which, in the long term, can yield considerably higher returns at the price of higher risk.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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The price of gas is has dropped in Florida by double digits.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Carner honors his hero by sampling a clip of Zephaniah speaking on the Brixton riots, but also the potential and hope of the youth to change things.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
24 Apr. 2025
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If remote work is meant to provide balance and flexibility, companies need to honor that by reconsidering when cameras are required and how much notice is given for video meetings.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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From the $330 giant Halloween skeleton to the $1,000 backyard playset, her O’Fallon, Missouri, home was already overflowing with Costco bounty.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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The many lakes, rivers and waterfalls across Southern Africa are teeming with all sorts of native wildlife, and for anyone wishing to explore the natural bounty of the region, Cruising Holidays has crafted the perfect itinerary.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The winning photographers were located in countries across the world from Bangladesh to Columbia to Russia and were awarded according to the regions they were located in.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Crystal Envy won Miss Congeniality and was awarded $10,000 courtesy of Olay Body, which also tipped the remaining Season 17 queens $2,000 each.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
18 Apr. 2025
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Officials said the gas station that sold the ticket will also take a $10,000 cash bonus for selling the winning ticket.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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As a bonus: The harness is thoughtfully designed with an internal strap that snugly secures packers (an aid designed to create the appearance of a bulge) in place.—
Malia Griggs,
SELF,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Reward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reward. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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