reward
noun
a sum of money offered for the detection or capture of a criminal, the recovery of lost or stolen property, etc.
rewards
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pluralof reward.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof reward (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
rewardnouna sum of money offered for the detection or capture of a criminal, the recovery of lost or stolen property, etc.
Example Sentences
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Playing a game that rewards financially but could have long-term effects is a “double-edged sword,” Dotson said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
Parents must weigh the risks and rewards of letting their sons and daughters play contact sports in high school.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
The question isn’t whether Mr. Kirby understands the value of unequal rewards.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026
Skyrocketing gas prices have pushed my credit-card-savvy friend Augusta Stone to seek out gas rewards recently.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026
“Please,” he said, “eat all you can. The bag cannot be emptied. It was one of my father’s rewards for his giant-slaying.”
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
