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spoils

noun as in possessions stolen or gained

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It’s not just defense interests looking forward to what spoils Trump may bring.

From Slate

Andrew Robertson gave Liverpool the lead against the Clarets before Jay Rodriguez equalised to give the visitors a share of the spoils.

From BBC

Some viewers might feel the final movement spoils the film, but others will applaud the bizarre twist - as many critics have.

From BBC

Ani enjoys the spoils of Ivan’s fortune during these seven days but remains physically close to him through it all, so when Ivan proposes to her on an impulsive trip to Las Vegas, Ani feels like she may actually be getting both the love and the financial security she’s always longed for.

From Salon

Thieving, the man gushed, is freeing, and, by its very nature, comes with a reward — or spoils.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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