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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
Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Mar. 2026
Seasonal sips will also be offered, including blood orange peach bellinis, Italian spritzes, and classic mimosas.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Kessler asked Rapino if Live Nation rejected Adele's offer to pay ticketing fees to satisfy her fans.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Does the brand offer a wide shade range inclusive of consumers with all skin tones and undertones?
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Mar. 2026
Seasonal sips will also be offered, including blood orange peach bellinis, Italian spritzes, and classic mimosas.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
While Democrats have been trading offers with the White House, Senate Republicans have pushed publicly for member-level talks in recent weeks.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Kessler asked Rapino if Live Nation rejected Adele's offer to pay ticketing fees to satisfy her fans.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offer
Verb
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Defense lawyers also claimed that four secret decrees Francis signed giving prosecutors wide-ranging powers to investigate violated the defendants' right to a fair trial.—
NICOLE WINFIELD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Doja’s assistant slips through, gives me the thumbs-up, and ushers me into a dressing room the size of a tennis court, black velvet curtains concealing the walls.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
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Fed officials are still penciling in one more cut by the end of 2026, but Chair Jerome Powell suggested those projections may be worth less than usual because of how much more uncertainty exists about inflation and the economy.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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These stones suggest the dinosaur was an opportunistic omnivore, snacking on everything from prehistoric ferns to crunchy insects and small animals.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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Once the investigation is complete, the agency will present its findings without recommendation on charges to the Olmsted County Attorney’s Office for review.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
19 Mar. 2026
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The council began the process of formally considering the deal when DOTI and Veo staff members presented the framework to its Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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The long-standing practice of not eating flesh meat on Fridays is done in honor of Jesus sacrificing his flesh on Good Friday, according to the Archdiocese of Saint Paul & Minneapolis.—
Faith Bugenhagen,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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Unfortunately, Gabriel Gudmundsson’s red card ended that reunion at half-time, as Nmecha was sacrificed for a more defensive, 10-man shape.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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After hitting 11 of their first 17 attempts, the Bison finished 14 of 29.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Hachimura’s 3-point attempt from the corner, which appeared short, took two bounces off the rim and fell in.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
19 Mar. 2026
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The city will release a request for proposals at the end of April, and the city manager will review eligible applications to be considered by the City Council.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Given the multimillion-dollar cost of gathering enough signatures to qualify a measure for the ballot, launching multiple initiatives to counter a single proposal is uncommon, Bowler said.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Your discerning side notices details others miss, so name what works and what hurts before proposing adjustments that would fix the latter.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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But that hasn’t stopped the Senate president from embracing another bill proposing year-round daylight saving time.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When officers arrived, two men approached them wearing masks and gloves, carrying at least one gun.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
16 Mar. 2026
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As of now, a training center in Shandong is tutoring dozens of humanoids in basic tasks such as carrying trays, folding clothes, and retrieving water from shelves.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Offer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offer. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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