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
Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
The Las Vegas company’s latest offering is based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500XD 170, which is the largest version of the ubiquitous camper van base.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 24 Sep. 2025
The Gemma is revolutionary for its immense output and practicality, offering luggage space and eight cup holders while delivering hypercar-level performance.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The space features details in burnished brass and canaletto walnut, which are intended to complement the Luxury Leisurewear offering.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
The Las Vegas company’s latest offering is based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500XD 170, which is the largest version of the ubiquitous camper van base.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
Pricing varies considerably depending on the night, with the opening Tuesday show offering some of the best deals and weekend dates commanding higher prices.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 24 Sep. 2025
The Gemma is revolutionary for its immense output and practicality, offering luggage space and eight cup holders while delivering hypercar-level performance.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offering
Noun
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Unfortunately, there are a lot of sacrifices — both metaphorically and not — that must be taken in order to make a name on the field.—
William Earl,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
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But this would be a worthy sacrifice for New Orleans, whose primary objective this season seems to be the development of its young talent and accruing draft picks.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Liam Berlien was credited with smothering the ball, giving his team a first down at the East Ridge 7-yard line.—
Tris Wykes,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
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In one of the season’s final scenes, the five returning characters have individual counseling sessions with Arisu giving brief updates on their lives.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Staff are now proposing to add 44 more to fill the gaps and create wider, denser barriers along all four approaches to the circle.—
Hanna Kang,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
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The first group proved faster and more effective at proposing next steps.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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King had actively shown for the ball in his own defensive third but his first-time square pass was catastrophic, presenting it straight to Mikkel Damsgaard, who duly converted to give Brentford the lead.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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By presenting domestic routines with the same creativity and attention to detail as a fashion spread, Smith has shifted the cultural conversation, making intentional, slow living as aspirational as her ensembles themselves.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Intended to be a calmer alternative to navigating the crowded night market, the experience offers comfort without sacrificing flavor—or fun.—
Clarissa Wei,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
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Want a kitchen appliance that packs power without sacrificing counter space?—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, others confirmed the stream was working for them, suggesting the issue may be regional or device-specific.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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However, in the early 1980s, a new theory called cosmic inflation came along, suggesting that before the hot Big Bang, the Universe behaved very differently, pushing any hypothetical singularity unobservably far back.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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He was found carrying a gun in a holster when he was patted down and a magazine in his pants pocket, police said.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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Bonus points for the wide handles that make carrying it to and from the oven a piece of cake—literally.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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What’s needed is training that will help directors put this tool into practice, with considerations around ethical use such as not disclosing confidential company information while posing a query to AI.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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They are designed to protect homes and businesses against the type of winter storms that have severely flooded the low-lying community of Alviso multiple times with water up to 6 feet deep and which are posing more risk as sea level rises due to climate change.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Offering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offering. Accessed 28 Sep. 2025.
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