1
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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3
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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2
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
Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
But Samsung’s gains also reflect the company’s ability to offer a much wider range of products at different prices compared to Apple.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2025
Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 5 Aug. 2025
What exactly those parameters were are unclear, as nothing was written down in the form of an offer sheet or anything similar at the meeting.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2025
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Verb
During a recent piece in which ESPN writers ranked NFL teams based on their future outlooks, Walder offered an incredibly bold prediction on Nix, projecting that the former first-round pick will lose his job soon.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
But Samsung’s gains also reflect the company’s ability to offer a much wider range of products at different prices compared to Apple.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
The offer caught the eye of one group that seemed to be particularly pleased by the government’s exciting career opportunity.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 5 Aug. 2025
What exactly those parameters were are unclear, as nothing was written down in the form of an offer sheet or anything similar at the meeting.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offer
Verb
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The recall was given a Class II risk warning on August 1.12 NuNaturals Inc recalled 78 bottles of its Organic Pure Stevia and 78 bottles of its Pure Monk Fruit Sweetener.—
Amber Brenza,
Health,
8 Aug. 2025
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Once done, the camera panned over to Kris, who gave a sassy smile before joining her girls.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But if weight loss is your goal, her research suggests the gym may not hold the solution.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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The wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles earlier this year — burning entire neighborhoods to the ground, straining firefighting resources and forcing tens of thousands of people to flee their homes — may have led to hundreds more deaths than were recorded, a new study suggests.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the photoshoot, Kelce presents a stereotypical (and exaggerated) embodiment of masculinity — he is dressed in full fur, construction vests and wrangles alligators.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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Last month, detectives presented the results of their investigation to the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office, which filed charges against the driver of the minivan, police said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Yet, in the business of child care, providers are often unfairly asked to sacrifice their livelihood in service of this passion for the education and development of young children, said Taylor.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Qualities like movement and versatility take the collection to the next level, without sacrificing Wilson’s signature style.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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A lot has happened since — so much that, in the time between being ordered to series and making it to air, an attempt to revive the channel’s heyday has been left marooned by circumstances beyond its control.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
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Trump has become increasingly critical of Putin as the Russian leader has resisted Trump’s attempts to broker an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Known as the Retail Delivery Climate Impact Fee, the proposal would not collect a tax on any deliveries made by bicycle, which, because of congestion, are far more prevalent in Chicago, ensuring that suburban and downstate residents will be much more likely to be charged the fee.—
John Curran,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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As concerns about crime rise in the wake of the viral street fight, Cincinnati City Council will hear on Aug. 5 the administration's proposal for how to strengthen the city's curfew.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Bezos proposed to Sánchez in May 2023, while the pair were on vacation in the South of France.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Tate's bill proposed providing driver's licenses for immigrants in the United States illegally.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In turn, everyone in the community carries an innate sense of stewardship.—
Chrissy Tracey,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The Igloo Latitude 52 is lightweight, easy to carry, and perfect for short-term cooling at picnics, beach days, or backyard barbecues.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Offer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offer. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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