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
Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 20 July 2025
If a moneyline bet does not appeal to you, a wager on the spread, total or even a parlay will trigger your reward.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
Erick Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
Dairy Queen Sign up for a Dairy Queens rewards account and receive a free Dilly Bar, made with vanilla soft serve dipped in chocolate coating, with any purchase of $1 or more from July 14 to July 20.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 16 July 2025
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Noun
Callers can remain anonymous and qualify for a cash reward.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 20 July 2025
If a moneyline bet does not appeal to you, a wager on the spread, total or even a parlay will trigger your reward.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
Verb
Reid rewarded that display of cowardice by deploying the nuclear option a few months later.
—Erick Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
Dairy Queen Sign up for a Dairy Queens rewards account and receive a free Dilly Bar, made with vanilla soft serve dipped in chocolate coating, with any purchase of $1 or more from July 14 to July 20.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reward
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
Verb
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The video, taken by his granddaughter, showcased his unique way of honoring his late wife's passion—turtles.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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With Pro Skater 3+4, the developers aimed to strike a balance between honoring the series’ legacy and evolving it for a new generation of players.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
Noun
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One of the best ways to explore Bradenton’s bounty of natural treasures is on the water via kayak.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
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The tiny spot, helmed by season 13 Top Chef winner Jeremy Ford, has a rotating menu that draws from Florida’s native bounty.—
Mariette Williams,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Domestically, the tumult that gripped German politics at the end of last year has quietened after snap elections awarded stewardship to a new ruling coalition under Chancellor Friedrich Merz.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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The years-long suit ended with Hogan being awarded a multimillion-dollar settlement in 2016, and Gawker and its affiliated websites were later sold off when the company declared bankruptcy.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
24 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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“Reward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reward. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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