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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
Of course, Houston does not have the truffle bounty of Italy, or even of Oregon.
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Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 30 Jan. 2026
This line item’s been gradually declining, and Musk acknowledges that the bounty will eventually end.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors said Iran placed a $500,000 bounty on her head.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Each day the Runner survives, the bounty on his head grows – and ratings go up and up.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 30 Jan. 2026
This line item’s been gradually declining, and Musk acknowledges that the bounty will eventually end.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors said Iran placed a $500,000 bounty on her head.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Each day the Runner survives, the bounty on his head grows – and ratings go up and up.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounty
Noun
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The reward for information that leads to Guthrie's location or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her abduction has been doubled to $100,000.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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On Thursday, the FBI increased the reward to $100,000 for information leading to Nancy Guthrie’s whereabouts or the arrest of anyone involved in her disappearance.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Gem State’s generosity is supported by above-average volunteer rates and neighborliness, according to My Counselor.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Feb. 2026
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These lineages of genius and generosity, our inheritances of these epistemologies and practices may soon become our only defense, our only offense, and our only wealth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Treasury yields fell across the board in response.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Treasury yields fell across the board in response.—
Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Like gold, bitcoin produces no profits or dividends, and its price depends on what investors will pay for it.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Its share price has risen more than fourfold since its listing, propelling its market capitalization to almost $200 billion — more than the value investors put on the entirety of GE before then-CEO Larry Culp announced his plan to split it up in November 2021.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The millions in funding included philanthropy, funding for upkeep of Fair Park and rent to the city with funds going toward Fair Park improvements.—
Aria Jones,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Vargo credits the Eskenazis for raising the bar for philanthropy in Indianapolis.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
4 Feb. 2026
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Crafted from a chic suede upper and a round-toe silhouette, these shoes are versatile for casual outings, long-haul flights, or miles-long walks where sneakers just don’t cut it.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Editorials dissected how to achieve the brand’s traditional, patrician look, while TikTok and Instagram filled with home décor hauls inspired by the label’s timeless Americana.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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Pettitte also brings along voluminous postseason bonus points.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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The district decided to purchase fewer buses this year and opted not to give teachers a raise, negotiating a one-time bonus instead.—
Carley Lanich,
IndyStar,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Bounty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounty. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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