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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
The 160-acre property has long drawn travelers to California’s dramatic Central Coast, which is known for its sweeping Pacific Ocean views and bounty of activities amid secluded beaches or ancient redwood groves.
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Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
As the novel progresses, the twins’ search for the animal becomes a pursuit of not just a generous bounty but also a restoration to order.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Whatever the underlying motivation, the White House has been increasing pressure on Venezuela, including by putting a $50 million bounty on its leader last month.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Davis told police Combs offered a $1 million bounty for the heads of Shakur and Knight.
—Gina Barton, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
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Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
As the novel progresses, the twins’ search for the animal becomes a pursuit of not just a generous bounty but also a restoration to order.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Whatever the underlying motivation, the White House has been increasing pressure on Venezuela, including by putting a $50 million bounty on its leader last month.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Davis told police Combs offered a $1 million bounty for the heads of Shakur and Knight.
—Gina Barton, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounty
Noun
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Despite massive searches, reported sightings of Tom and the children, and even a reward of $80,000 New Zealand dollars ($52,000) for information about their whereabouts, the group was missing for nearly four years.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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There is a reward of up to $25,000 for information submitted through the TIPS hotline.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 2025
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Though his interests were that of a pretty typical child — computing and gaming, playing the saxophone, enjoying soccer and time with his pets — he was also known for his acts of kindness and generosity.—
Lauren Costantino
September 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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But this in charity affects people’s generosity.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Its stony soil and cool climate produce lower yields, but more expressive flavors, especially in chardonnay, pinot noir, and sparkling wines.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Japanese government bond yields have been notching fresh highs as investors price in persistent inflation, tighter monetary policy, as well as fiscal uncertainty.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Ewpjdk 4-Pack Garden Pruning Shears come with four pruning shears for the price of one and are versatile enough to take on all kinds of fall pruning tasks, like harvesting, clipping, deadheading, and cutting off the final fruits of the season, before winter comes.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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How much is Powerball lottery ticket price tonight?—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
7 Sep. 2025
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Dan and Jennifer Gilbert have been powerful forces in metro Detroit philanthropy, including through their Gilbert Family Foundation.—
JC Reindl,
Freep.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Education and health care have been the biggest recipients of billionaire philanthropy over the past decades.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The mix of short-term detainees and long-haul prisoners makes SeaTac a unique microcosm of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), where courtroom drama and the gritty realities of incarceration meet under one roof.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Or go ahead and wear them on a long-haul flight.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Bet $5 on Bears-Texans after activating the latest FanDuel promo code offer and get $200 in bonus bets, win or lose.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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For comparison, Paris last summer was the first time Jamaica paid out bonuses at an Olympics.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Bounty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounty. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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