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as in to give
to put before another for acceptance or consideration
I offered my boss an alternative to the original plan, which would have required me to work overtime
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2
as in to suggest
to set before the mind for consideration
offered the idea of a vacation at a beach resort in the Caribbean
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as in to present
to bring before the public in performance or exhibition
a summer theater offering a full schedule of musicals to the vacationing public
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as in attempt
an effort to do or accomplish something
made the usual halfhearted offer to grab the check before his dinner companion could
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as in proposal
something which is presented for consideration
a job offer that I couldn't refuse
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Recent Examples of offer
James McNicholas, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Updated for the first time since 1997, the new version promises 36-hour wear, enhanced skin care benefits and offers 70 shades.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Even so, Reid’s offer was one Bieniemy couldn’t refuse.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Once Dowman turned 16 on December 31, a professional deal could then be offered, and a pre-contract has now been signed.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Updated for the first time since 1997, the new version promises 36-hour wear, enhanced skin care benefits and offers 70 shades.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
But wide expanses of undeveloped land offer developers the chance to build new subdivisions — prime real estate for new home buyers.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Even so, Reid’s offer was one Bieniemy couldn’t refuse.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offer
Verb
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Six movable struts give the cockpit full freedom of motion.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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But Black art is always compared, shared and given a value.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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The novel also suggests—mumblingly, without making eye contact, not wanting to be corny about it—that one’s own self becomes a little less hideous the more one attends to other selves.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Police said the door handle turned from the inside, suggesting someone was attempting to escape.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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When your work is presented by your boss, expand on it.—
Chris Lipp,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The researchers presented toddlers with elaborate puzzle contraptions that contained prizes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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With deals up to 81 percent off and prices starting at just $12, this sale checks every box for winter travelers looking to save without sacrificing quality.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Brazilian is also relatively budget-friendly, meaning bringing him in doesn’t require sacrificing multiple premium picks elsewhere.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Russia's daily bombardment of civilian areas behind the roughly 600-mile front line has continued despite international condemnation and attempts to end the fighting.—
AAMER MADHANI AND SUSIE BLANN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Previous attempts at a temporary truce between Russia and Ukraine have all failed to hold.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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See video … LISTEN Tune in to hear how a sweeping immigration enforcement push in Minnesota and controversial New York proposal to limit cooperation are fueling political clashes.—
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FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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This past fall, there were reports that the Justice Department was considering proposals to ban trans people from purchasing guns.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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Since 2022, Hong Kong’s policy address has prioritized becoming a global trading center, culminating in a working group, where Zhu serves, that proposed the central clearing system.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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In their latest offer in January, the district proposed the following three-year stabilization plan.—
Kara St. Cyr,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Across the street, four Border Police soldiers carrying long rifles threw glances at everything and everybody.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Rocker Yungblud is carrying the torch in memory of Ozzy Osbourne.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Offer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offer. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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