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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
Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Oct. 2025
The sedan delivers an electric-only range of about 80 miles and achieves fuel consumption equivalent to roughly 84 miles per gallon, offering a total driving range of 1,335 miles.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
Debuting in 2015, the third-generation range-topper, like its predecessor, was the lightest Porsche on offer at the time of its release.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Long an obstacle to humans seeking to continue down the river, the Falls of the Ohio offer a peek into prehistoric life.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Oct. 2025
The sedan delivers an electric-only range of about 80 miles and achieves fuel consumption equivalent to roughly 84 miles per gallon, offering a total driving range of 1,335 miles.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
After the Nuggets extend a qualifying offer in all likelihood, Watson’s path to joining a new team will require him to sign an offer sheet, the terms of which Denver has the opportunity to match.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
Debuting in 2015, the third-generation range-topper, like its predecessor, was the lightest Porsche on offer at the time of its release.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offer
Verb
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Hamida gives Kammo food, material necessities, and, perhaps most critically, affection.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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Lastly, clear every last bit of residue out by giving the disposal a final rinse.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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Critics have also raised concerns about the use of private donors, suggesting there could be a conflict of interest at play.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
25 Oct. 2025
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To suggest that another candidate’s supporters are criminals — particularly when that candidate is, by all measures, poised to win at least a plurality of votes in the city — does not seem like a recipe for earning New Yorkers’ support.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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For the monks or clerics, it is presented as a material substance, carried like a sack of gold on the demon’s back; the metaphors used are monetary or economic, as though the monks owe ordered syllables to God instead of the monetary tithe their vows of poverty render unnecessary.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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Phoenix’s brother Joaquin, his sisters Summer, Rain and Liberty and his mother Arlyn were all on hand to present the first-ever award to filmmaker Shaun Monson.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The 138-foot Big Naan, which debuted at the Monaco Yacht Show in mid-September, blends rugged explorer DNA with superyacht style, allowing the owners to travel to the furthest reaches of the globe without sacrificing the good life.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
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Sovereignty doesn’t sacrifice safety.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Despite Rashida’s attempts at reason on behalf of Hamida, the elders take the baby away.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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Earlier this month, Google announced the launch of Gemini Enterprise, an advanced AI platform for businesses, in an attempt to bring more artificial intelligence to the workplace and boost corporate clientele.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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Bennett, however, accepts the proposal, despite his unresolved past with Clover.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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New Mexico’s new child-care proposal is bold.—
Elliot Haspel,
The Atlantic,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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My precious Of course, the question of who would keep the ring that Patrick proposed to Kacie with came back up.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Saul Loeb | Afp | Getty Images To help Social Security and Veterans Affairs beneficiaries cope with higher prices, a group of Democratic senators are proposing to increase benefits by $200 per month for six months.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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North also styled her hair in braids like Dionne and carried a small black leather handbag.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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This year, a replica of the Seneca Chief, which carried Clinton in 1825, set out from Buffalo on the canal.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Offer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offer. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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