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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
Since so much rides on these proofs, the Ethereum Foundation decided to test their security by offering a bounty to anyone who could attack Fiat-Shamir for any proof protocol of their choice, using a popular hash function called Poseidon.
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Erica Klarreich, Quanta Magazine, 9 July 2025
This is a dish speaking to the bounty of gorgeous tomatoes that are in peak season come July and through August, and was a joint creation between Miky and Chef Daris Sanae, who works aboard Cat Tua, his 77’ Lagoon catamaran, that’s sailing the Mediterranean this summer.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
March 2025 saw the release of two Americans from Afghanistan, along with the US removing millions of dollars of bounties from three Taliban officials.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 3 July 2025
Sample the ocean’s bounty at eateries across town—many are right on the water.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Erica Klarreich, Quanta Magazine, 9 July 2025
This is a dish speaking to the bounty of gorgeous tomatoes that are in peak season come July and through August, and was a joint creation between Miky and Chef Daris Sanae, who works aboard Cat Tua, his 77’ Lagoon catamaran, that’s sailing the Mediterranean this summer.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
March 2025 saw the release of two Americans from Afghanistan, along with the US removing millions of dollars of bounties from three Taliban officials.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 3 July 2025
Sample the ocean’s bounty at eateries across town—many are right on the water.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounty
Noun
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Tennessee Home Builders will pay out the reward upon conviction of the person or persons responsible.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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During Diwali, the annual Festival of Lights, artisans receive annual bonuses, with top performers earning higher rewards for exceptional work.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Fuentes Espinal works in construction to support his family and has spent the last 15 years as a volunteer pastor at Iglesia del Nazareno Jesus Te Ama, also known as the Church of the Nazarene Jesus Loves You, where he is known for his sermons and generosity.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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The best advice networks are built on two key ingredients: generosity and trust.—
Lewis Schiff,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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One basis point is equal to 0.01%, and yields and prices move in opposite directions.—
Sean Conlon,Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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When combined, the dividend and share repurchase yield could reach 9.0%.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Faced with rising prices on everything from rent to groceries, many Michiganders are scaling back on summer travel.—
Adrienne Roberts,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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Yet this overlooks at least three areas where Apple will undercut that price.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
Noun
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As Espinoza’s understanding of philanthropy and corporate responsibility deepened, so did his resolve.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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The source noted that philanthropy is part of their mutual attraction.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Siegel misses out on an opportunity to get a solid haul of points.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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The mission: Mix fruits and veggies from the morning’s haul and make a no-rules raw salad—and have fun.—
Karen Yuan,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Add herbs like rosemary or mint for a bonus fragrance and to incorporate more of your garden.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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The second bonus is $1 million if Burns appears in more than 70 games in 2025-26, and averages more than 23 minutes of ice time.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Bounty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounty. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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