as in sacrifice
something offered to a god
some ancient gods were thought to demand burnt offerings
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1
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
Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
Stay tuned for timing updates and details on the food and drink offerings.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Its interior pocket has a 2-liter capacity, offering plenty of room for a phone, wallet, keychain, and other necessities.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
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Noun
In addition to creating the Maxwell Street Polish, Jim’s Original is also known for its bone-in pork chop sandwich (recommend by the late Anthony Bourdain), cheeseburger and fish sandwich offerings.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
Stay tuned for timing updates and details on the food and drink offerings.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
Restaurants and small businesses have stepped into a civic role, organizing food drives, donating proceeds, and offering warm gathering places when people need them most.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Its interior pocket has a 2-liter capacity, offering plenty of room for a phone, wallet, keychain, and other necessities.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offering
Noun
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Many food establishments around the country nonetheless deemed the sacrifice worthwhile today, joining a nationwide strike against ICE’s mass deportations and violence against protesters in Minneapolis and across the country.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Jan. 2026
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Closing on Friday was a sacrifice for Cafe’Ciro since it was already closed for three days over the past week due to the winter storm.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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And then there’s the new DineAlley, which curates private culinary journeys across the Tasman Peninsula, giving guests behind-the-scenes access to working farms, vineyards, oyster sheds and distilleries that are otherwise difficult to visit on your own.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Last month, Bass published an opinion piece in the Daily News criticizing the county, pointing out that its new homelessness agency was already proposing cuts to programs that have served the city’s unhoused population.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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James McNicholas wrote an excellent piece on it here, proposing that the biggest threat to Arsenal’s title challenge is… Arsenal.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Contemporary galleries like Canyon Road Contemporary Art, Edition One Gallery, and GF Contemporary, all of which are women-owned, add to the mix, highlighting innovative art from around the world and presenting an exciting calendar of art exhibitions, festivals, and shows.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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Guerriau resigned as senator in October, presenting the move as a political decision with no link to the legal proceedings.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Before applying matte lipstick, Jennings primes lips with M·A·C Prep + Prime Lip Primer to improve glide, prevent feathering and extend wear without sacrificing moisture.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Farmers can measure and manage soil nutrients differently and reduce pollution, save money and protect water resources without sacrificing agricultural productivity.—
Dinesh Phuyal,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
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Not long after, that source became unreachable, suggesting the blackout had widened even further.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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By season's end, Pine and his boss, Angela Burr (Colman), succeeded in bringing Roper down, with the finale suggesting Roper's violent end at the hands of his own buyers.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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The stars are going to be carrying the Olympic torches.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The small plane was carrying two crew members and 13 passengers, including Diógenes Quintero, 36, a member of the House of Representatives for Catatumbo, the airline said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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More than 15 pleas to adopt Valerio, showing him in playful postures such as playing fetch and posing in a sunflower hat, remain live on Instagram.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Other photos show her posing in different angles in a black two-piece SYRN lingerie set paired with an Abra top, Dolce & Gabbana boots and Messika High Jewelry bodychain.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Offering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offering. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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