as in sacrifice
something offered to a god
some ancient gods were thought to demand burnt offerings
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as in giving
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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as in proposing
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 presenting
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 sacrificing
to give up as an offering to a god
when fruits, flowers, or crops are offered, the offering is known as a bloodless sacrifice
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Recent Examples of offering
Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 6 June 2026
Meta followed in October with a $30 billion offering, the largest non-merger high-grade bond sale on record.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Fully solid-state batteries replace the liquid electrolyte entirely with solid materials, potentially offering significant safety improvements and higher energy density.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026
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Noun
Expect menu offerings like a crispy oyster pancake; floating market red curry; spicy mango salad; tamarind snapper; chicken khao soi roti wrap; khao soi noodles and street shrimp pot with glass noodles, shrimp, ginger and Thai herbs.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 6 June 2026
Meta followed in October with a $30 billion offering, the largest non-merger high-grade bond sale on record.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Verb
There are no kitchen workers scouring pots or raconteurs drinking rum punch; most of the figures seem utterly incapable of offering directions or telling a joke, much less running, sweating, or allowing blood to flow through their veins.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Fully solid-state batteries replace the liquid electrolyte entirely with solid materials, potentially offering significant safety improvements and higher energy density.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offering
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Data shows 41% of single women buyers made financial sacrifices to save enough to buy a house, including cutting back on non-essential goods, entertainment and even taking on second jobs.—
Kathy Collins,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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By Sebastian Smee The meanings of words such as honor, sacrifice, and humility have been leaking away from American civic life like red blood cells from an anemic.—
Boris Kachka,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
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Special commando units were also deployed to the location and carried out intelligence-gathering missions and drone operations, the other two sources said, giving Israel a valuable perch from which to see into northern Iran during the war.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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The show is still using some of those songs, giving the score’s relationship to the script a half-in, half-out near-jukebox feeling.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
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Meanwhile, buildings the agency is proposing to shutter cost the Forest Service almost nothing in rental fees.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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The Park District is proposing the former vacant industrial plant become a community gathering and green space, featuring an ADA-compliant playground for all ages with an attached zip line.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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Over five seasons, For All Mankind has been one of the smartest, most thrilling series on TV, presenting an alternate history in which the Soviets made it to the moon first.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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In response to Norris’ warnings last week, Suarez said the public works director was presenting a false choice.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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But does the interest earnings on a $1,000 CD actually justify sacrificing that accessibility, or are savers with this much to deposit better served by exploring other options?—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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It’s been through many renovations throughout the years, all of which have honored its Belle Èpoque bones while updating everything behind the scenes, ensuring the hotel feels relevant without sacrificing its historical pedigree.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Novo itself is beginning to generate data suggesting semaglutide may actually affect biological processes linked to aging, not just body weight.—
Madison Muller,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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Footage from the recent test showed the missile being launched from fully vertical cells, indicating compatibility with shipborne vertical launch systems and suggesting potential cross-platform deployment.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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Behind him, in single file, trailed a troop of men and women carrying decades-old L1A1 and Lee-Enfield rifles.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The system relied on an 11-parachute sequence to safely decelerate the capsule carrying a crew of four astronauts from over 25,000 mph in space to a gentle 20 mph splashdown.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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While posing for photos, Faris was joined by her 13-year-old son Jack, whom the actress shares with former husband Chris Pratt.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Recapping the day's activities on Instagram, Baldwin shared several snaps, including adorable snaps of Holland interacting with the animals and posing with family members like grandma Kim Basinger.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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“Offering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offering. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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