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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
Natasha Dye, People.com, 12 May 2025
Baron told me that, on such matters, Bezos often offered public comment only when explicitly asked to do so.
—Clare Malone, New Yorker, 12 May 2025
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
He was originally scheduled to make his debut on an October 2020 episode, but his offer to perform was rescinded after videos surfaced of the singer partying with clear violations to the show’s Covid-19 protocols.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2025
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Verb
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—Natasha Dye, People.com, 12 May 2025
Baron told me that, on such matters, Bezos often offered public comment only when explicitly asked to do so.
—Clare Malone, New Yorker, 12 May 2025
Noun
Check the promotions tab after making your initial wager to find other offers.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
He was originally scheduled to make his debut on an October 2020 episode, but his offer to perform was rescinded after videos surfaced of the singer partying with clear violations to the show’s Covid-19 protocols.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offer
Verb
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What’s the Takeaway for People With Heart Failure? Experiencing issues with planning and thinking can be especially problematic for people with heart failure, given the complex self-care required to manage the condition.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
16 May 2025
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Each team is given an equal budget and must strategically acquire the most valuable prizes, all while aiming to reach the final round and claim the grand prize.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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Pollock suggests adding a mocktail garden bar, a flower bar, and mini takeaway baskets with wildflower seeds to tie the theme together in a memorable way.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2025
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Goals against Tottenham and Arsenal in recent weeks, however, suggest Diaz is growing into the role.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Alexander's release was presented to Israel as a goodwill gesture from Hamas to President Donald Trump and came as a global hunger monitor said Gaza's entire population is at critical risk of famine.—
James Mackenzie,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The results of the trial, which were funded by Eli Lilly, were presented at a conference in Malaga, Spain, the BBC reported on Monday.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
12 May 2025
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Young people are also willing to sacrifice on location and buy houses that aren’t move-in ready to achieve homeownership.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The ancient Greeks—and others in the ancient eastern Mediterranean—sacrificed animals to their gods, rendering the animals to meat offered to the gods and the worshippers themselves.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
16 May 2025
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The series travels around the land now known as the United States, meeting tribal stewards keeping ancient traditions alive, Native chefs innovating for 21st-century palates, and historians whose research attempts to recover recipes lost long ago.—
Katie Rife,
EW.com,
11 May 2025
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In the book, Katherine and Michael’s friends Erica and Artie try their hand at dating but Artie’s struggles with his sexuality and eventual suicide attempt prevent it from going further.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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Robert De Niro slams Donald Trump's film tariffs proposal at Cannes Film Festival.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The proposal, which Trump enthusiastically defended as a cost-saving measure, has stirred controversy in Washington, where critics have raised ethical, legal, and security concerns.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
14 May 2025
Verb
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To partially offset the lost revenue, Republicans propose repealing or phasing out more quickly the clean energy tax credits passed during Joe Biden’s presidency, helping to bring down the overall cost of the tax portion to about $3.8 trillion.—
Kevin Freking,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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And in December 2024, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed adding the beloved monarch butterfly to the endangered species list.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
Verb
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The unfortunate truth is that blueberries can carry all sorts of unwanted guests, from dirt and debris, tiny bugs like aphids or fruit flies, pesticide residue, bacteria like E. coli, Salmonella, or Listeria, mold spores, and even parasites.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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Police previously said the van was carrying 14 people, and the truck’s driver was alone.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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“Offer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offer. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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