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
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 June 2025
Disney has expanded its content supply deal with Bell Media in Canada to offer a new streaming bundle that includes Disney+, Crave and TSN, starting later this year.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
Ryley Amond, CNBC, 5 June 2025
This offer is valid for dine-in, carry-out, app/online and delivery orders at participating locations.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
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Verb
Per a release announcing the program, the partners recognizing their need for highly skilled animators, decided to work with Rhinoceros to offer the cross-border program.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 June 2025
Disney has expanded its content supply deal with Bell Media in Canada to offer a new streaming bundle that includes Disney+, Crave and TSN, starting later this year.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
Noun
Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 5 June 2025
This offer is valid for dine-in, carry-out, app/online and delivery orders at participating locations.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offer
Verb
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This might look like suggesting a loose menu or theme ahead of time to give your guests some direction on what to bring, setting the table, and perhaps taking care of the main dish or drinks.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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The Dodgers have sent Clayton Kershaw to the mound to give a slumping team a lift countless times during his 18-year career.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
Verb
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The 4% rule prompts many financial planners to suggest Americans should aim to save $1 million for retirement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Though, in the past, Lee has made comments critical of past U.S. foreign policy and appeared to suggest South Korea’s strategic neutrality in the great power rivalry between Washington and Beijing, in this campaign Lee has reaffirmed his support behind the U.S.-South Korea alliance.—
Jong Eun Lee,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
Verb
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The adaptation presented significant challenges, as Harper’s novel contained limited material for a six-episode format.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 June 2025
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On Tuesday, however, Glasnow presented a more optimistic version of events.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Eufy Vacuum Deals The Eufy Robot Vacuum 11S Max is an affordable robot vacuum that doesn't sacrifice performance for price.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2025
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During the match, Riddle added a sheer trenchcoat over her dress for warmth without sacrificing her style.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
27 May 2025
Noun
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The 15-year-old competitive swimmer from Angleton, Texas, went through aggressive chemo and radiation in an attempt to shrink the avocado-sized tumor.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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They are each infused with years of writing and editing in an earnest attempt, in each case, to win you over.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 June 2025
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The proposal is set for a final City Council discussion on June 10.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2025
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The proposal now heads to the Senate, where modifications are possible before the legislation reaches Trump's desk.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Verb
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The agreement proposes annual wage increases of 1.3 percent in 2024, 1.4 percent in 2025, and 1.5 percent in 2026, along with six full cost-of-living adjustments for career employees.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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Brooks Gibbs, a part of the Save the Garden Coalition, which is proposing a plan that will memorialize African-American history in Clearwater, published a statement in response to the attorney general’s letter.—
Colbi Edmonds,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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In 2016, 23 Republicans won seats carried by Hillary Clinton and 12 Democrats won seats carried by Trump — a total of 35 crossover districts going into 2018.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
30 May 2025
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Flair built his reputation on limousine rides and midnight blade jobs, Bruno Sammartino carried the belt like a civic honor, and Steve Austin smashed beers on his head and then drank them on the top rope.—
Oliver Bateman,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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“Offer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offer. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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