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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
This, the state suggested, could refer to a murder bounty.
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Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
In a comment to reporters, Paul Chiang — the Liberal incumbent in the district where Mr. Tay had been campaigning before being appointed as the candidate in Don Valley North — suggested that anyone could take Mr. Tay to the Chinese Consulate in Toronto and collect the bounty for his arrest.
—Norimitsu Onishi, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Get The Recipe Old-School Squash Casserole This classic squash casserole is the perfect way to use up a bounty of in-season squash.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
Whether in roles like production, transportation, logistics and sales, research and development, or food safety and science, the sector offers a bounty of opportunities for individuals of all skill sets and backgrounds.
—Eric Dell, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Neuroscience shows that generosity activates reward centers in the brain.—
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First, a few rewards programs across the hospitality industry offer free PreCheck to their members, either as a member benefit or in exchange for points or miles.—
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And both Harrison and Pierce share a sort of commitment to their craft — professionalism, generosity on set.—
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Neuroscience shows that generosity activates reward centers in the brain.—
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The purple fruit notes encapsulate the tartness of the skin and the yield of the flesh.—
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For the 50 years before the United States entered World War II, the average dividend yield was 5.27%; only slightly less than a mildly speculative bond portfolio might yield today, and several times larger than the less than 1.3% dividend yield offered by the S & P 500.—
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While improvements in jobs and wages would likely underpin a moderate economic recovery, Akazawa said that risks remained in consumer sentiment and consumption from sustained price hikes.—
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The starting price for single-day Epic Universe tickets is $139 for the general public.—
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Nearly 25% of youths under the age of 18 live in poverty, with rates exceeding 90% in some neighborhoods, according to a report released this year by the venture philanthropy A Better Chicago.—
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Bombas is a strong example of a brand that has integrated philanthropy into its business model in a way that feels natural.—
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Saturday’s Powerball big haul will be $123 million and the Florida Lotto jackpot will be $2.25 million after nobody won either.—
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The haul bumps the company’s earnings since the deal was made to just under $2 billion, the looming milestone sure to prompt rage from Chicagoans for whom hating the lease has become a civic bonding ritual.—
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The teams will not only be competing for the title, but also a $1 million bonus, which will be awarded to the clubs that make it to the championship game.—
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Late in last year’s campaign, Trump promised a 10 percent raise for all agents along with recruitment and retention bonuses of $10,000.—
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“Bounty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounty. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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