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
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
29 June 2026
Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card packs a punch for a $95 annual fee card, offering annual travel credits, comprehensive travel protections, flexible rewards and more.
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Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
The first phase of the permanent Kings Mountain casino opened May 20 and includes 1,350 slot machines, 36 electronic table games, 22 traditional table games, a 68-seat restaurant, an 18-seat bar, sports betting kiosks and a player rewards desk.
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Joe Marusak
july 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
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Noun
But stats back up the anecdotal evidence about a heatwave bump in cinemas admission — and with one major movie scooping the rewards.
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Alex Ritman,
Variety,
29 June 2026
Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card packs a punch for a $95 annual fee card, offering annual travel credits, comprehensive travel protections, flexible rewards and more.
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Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Verb
Starting July 1, Circle K Inner Circle rewards members can get any size Polar Pop fountain drink for just 25 cents at participating locations nationwide.
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Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
The first phase of the permanent Kings Mountain casino opened May 20 and includes 1,350 slot machines, 36 electronic table games, 22 traditional table games, a 68-seat restaurant, an 18-seat bar, sports betting kiosks and a player rewards desk.
—
Joe Marusak
july 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reward
Noun
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Buyers purchasing a new or used EV from a company with headquarters in California can claim the discount regardless of the vehicle price.
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Don’t be fooled by their jaw-dropping price; the flats boast a luxe look thanks to their low profile and—of course—glove silhouette.
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While June 27 was a day to honor and celebrate Wiley, Turner said June 28 marked the beginning of the fight for answers and accountability.
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The 83-year-old singer and songwriter has been honored with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's National Patriot Award and has entertained troops on more than 30 United Service Organizations (USO) tours, according to Soldier Valley Spirits.
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Breakfast—a bounty of tropical fruits, healthy juices, smoothies, artisanal coffees, just-out-the-oven pastries, and a dozen types of honey—is served in the all-day dining restaurant The Market.
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Most of The Ground Above’s eight tracks are moody growers where only multiple, deep listens can separate their bounties.
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The House of the Dragon Scorecard is an accounting of the events of this week’s episode, in which points are awarded to characters on a scale of 0 to 10.
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Of the 33 schools awarded grants, 19 schools opted for main entrance improvements while 14 chose to modernize their check-in and visitor badging systems.
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As a bonus, those seasons are ideal for planting a replacement shrub or re-establishing a lawn if it is damaged during the shrub removal.
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As a bonus, there are two side pockets and two back zipper pockets as well.
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“Reward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reward. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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