1
as in prize
something given in recognition of achievement
Faye received the highest award in the 16 and under category for her poem
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2
as in decision
a position arrived at after consideration
in their award the board of arbitrators declared that both writers deserved screen credit for their contributions to the final screenplay
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1
as in to reward
to give something as a token of gratitude or admiration for a service or achievement
we will award the top three contestants in the essay competition
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as in to grant
to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly
custody of the boy was awarded to the grandparents
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Recent Examples of award
Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 25 July 2025
State officials who spoke to CNN for this story say they were given no explanation for why the awards were reduced or increased this cycle.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2025
Second, removal credits will be awarded after the carbon has been verified to be sequestered, not in advance.
—Phil De Luna, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
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Noun
Variety is looking for rising artisans in the aforementioned fields who are in the awards race this season.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 25 July 2025
State officials who spoke to CNN for this story say they were given no explanation for why the awards were reduced or increased this cycle.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
Verb
The audit discovered that in one instance, the Veterans Health Administration awarded $30,000 in relocation payments to an employee who never moved, the release noted.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2025
Second, removal credits will be awarded after the carbon has been verified to be sequestered, not in advance.
—Phil De Luna, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for award
Noun
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There also are cash prizes for second place, the audience choice award, and community impact award.—
Sofia Joseph,
jsonline.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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In touting his credentials for the prize, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said Thursday that, during this presidency, Trump had ended conflicts between Thailand and Cambodia; Israel and Iran; Rwanda and Congo; India and Pakistan; Serbia and Kosovo; and Egypt and Ethiopia.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The jury decision came as Musk is looking to unveil a driverless taxi service in a number of cities in the coming months, the AP noted, A trial robotaxi service began in Austin, Texas, in June.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The seven-member city council has hosted a number of votes that have split 4-3, like the decision last May to roll back rent control protections in buildings built after 2004, and developers and their legal representatives appear eager to have a seat at the table.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
4 Aug. 2025
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In a world where fitting in is often rewarded more than standing out, authenticity can feel risky.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Your diligence now will be rewarded in the not-so-distant future.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
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It was later granted, with West receiving a $400,000 bond, according to court records.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
30 July 2025
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In 2019, the Legislature granted districts bonuses for the number of graduates each year who leave high school achieving college, career or military readiness.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Oval Beach often receives accolades as one of the best beaches in Michigan.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
13 July 2025
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Mayer previously ran the Mentors at Cordova High program and was awarded the 2012 Rancho Cordovan of the Year accolade.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
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While that 2018 verdict came swiftly, Garber cited a process regarding Messi and Alba and that decisions about who could and couldn’t play over the weekend could wait until after the All-Star Game.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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The verdict comes after lengthy trial deliberations, which included a mistrial and two juries discharged.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Cuban will be honored at a ceremony in the Austin Convention Center's Ballroom D on Monday evening.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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On the heels of being honored with the 2,818th star on the Walk of Fame, Busta is also gearing up to deliver his Vengeance album in September.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
29 July 2025
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These annual grades are strictly my opinion — nothing more, nothing less.—
Jim Bowden,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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Cassie’s job, though, is to ‘protect the historical record’ and make corrections without picking fights and without correcting people’s opinions of current news.—
Diana Arterian
August 1,
Literary Hub,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Award.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/award. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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