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
Dan Albano, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
But slowly and surely, a group of underclassmen are starting to reap the rewards of patience and persistence.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Kim beat the throw to first (he was called out), but second base umpire Junior Valentine rewarded the Giants with a double play because of Rushing’s slide.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The Spartans, however, didn’t give up on their season and received a sweet reward Thursday.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
But slowly and surely, a group of underclassmen are starting to reap the rewards of patience and persistence.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
Decades of sidelining this relic have unlocked markets to reward efficiency, innovation and scale — delivering genuine consumer wins at the checkout line.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Kim beat the throw to first (he was called out), but second base umpire Junior Valentine rewarded the Giants with a double play because of Rushing’s slide.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reward
Noun
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Nowadays, old-school residents bemoan the neighborhood’s evolution from grungy to grandiose; what was once a warren of hedonism has become a breeding ground for characterless watering holes whose lack of personality is bested only by the exorbitance of their beer prices.—
Dan Stahl,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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Ken Foster, a professor of agricultural economics at Purdue University, said there is typically a 3- to 6-month lag between an energy price shock and an increase in retail food prices.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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June 21 – July 22 Stability today comes from honoring both your needs and your responsibilities.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The actor was honored with the Palm Springs International Film Festival Rising Star Award for his turn in that pic.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Fulu Foundation, a non-profit advocating consumer rights, is offering a $24,000 bounty to any hacker who can find a simple way to cut Ring video doorbells’ persistent connection to Amazon, and therefore any law enforcement agency Amazon cooperates with.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
29 Apr. 2026
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Nearby, the event space’s bar area held a bounty of snacks, with fresh fruit and other quick bites overflowing along the length of the bar.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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During closing arguments, Lynn Johnson, an attorney for Christine and Christopher Nolte, suggested the jury award $10 million for noneconomic damages and $5 million for economic damages.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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It’s been all Atleti, but now Arsenal has been awarded a penalty after Eberechi Eze is tripped.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Those who join now can use the code PCAMER26 by December 31, 2026, to earn up to 4,000 bonus Avios (Qatar Airways’s rewards currency) to use on upcoming flights, upgrades, and extra baggage allowances.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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As a bonus, this setup offers plenty of storage for lanterns, decor, and more.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Reward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reward. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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