immolating

verb

present participle of immolate
as in sacrificing
to give up as an offering to a god a ceremony in which they immolated their cherished possessions so that the gods would send rain

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  1. sacrificing
  2. offering
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  • This frantic race risks sacrificing AI safety, cutting corners, and increasing risk tolerance, potentially leading to more severe consequences than intended.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Families with fewer resources are far more likely to shoulder the burden themselves, often sacrificing income, career progression and retirement savings in the process.
    — Samir Shah, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of sacrificing
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  • The Gap is offering deep discounts across stores such as Old Navy and Banana Republic, which may weigh on its shares, according to Barclays.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Nvidia offering its own credit makes that money easier to raise.
    — Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of offering
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“Immolating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immolating. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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