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Recent Examples of oblation
To forget or exceed herself takes the form of erotic dissolution and spiritual oblation.
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Saidiya Hartman, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2023
His father also contributed to oblation research in 1988.
—Hannah Drown, cleveland, 25 Nov. 2021
If that bond pool does not have enough money to pay for reclamation, then the state has the legal oblation to come up with reclamation plans and find the funds to pay for reclamation, Pizarchik said.
—James Bruggers, The Courier-Journal, 3 Mar. 2021
President Obama in 2015 rejected the permit as an oblation to the Paris Climate accords.
—The Editorial Board, WSJ, 20 Jan. 2021
But with each rise also comes an eventual fade away — to make room for the next month’s oblation.
—Gabe Bergado, Teen Vogue, 26 Aug. 2019
Saidiya Hartman, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2023
His father also contributed to oblation research in 1988.
—Hannah Drown, cleveland, 25 Nov. 2021
If that bond pool does not have enough money to pay for reclamation, then the state has the legal oblation to come up with reclamation plans and find the funds to pay for reclamation, Pizarchik said.
—James Bruggers, The Courier-Journal, 3 Mar. 2021
President Obama in 2015 rejected the permit as an oblation to the Paris Climate accords.
—The Editorial Board, WSJ, 20 Jan. 2021
But with each rise also comes an eventual fade away — to make room for the next month’s oblation.
—Gabe Bergado, Teen Vogue, 26 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oblation
Noun
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Her work has been touted nationally, but behind those accomplishments are sacrifices no one sees, said her son Paul Wilson.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
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The only potential argument to sway someone who fervently believes that is appealing to their sense of solidarity—to the obligations that every member of society has to every other, to the sacrifices that everyone must make to ensure that society is safe for all.—
Diana Gitig,
ArsTechnica,
30 May 2026
Noun
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The service The St Regis Butler service precedes itself and is a brand-wide offering.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Every Lottery offering but one saw their sales decrease in April 2025, reflecting a months-long trend.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
Noun
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In order to receive atonement for sins, most Christians believe that God was manifest in the flesh in Jesus Christ and shed his sinless blood as a propitiation for their sins (Romans 3:25).—
Peter Cordi,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Dec. 2025
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Rulers couldn’t control the volume of water arriving from thousands of miles upstream but instead relied on a mixture of propitiation of the gods, informed predictions, and blind hope.—
Vanessa Taylor,
Big Think,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bellman Michael Christensen pointed out don’t-miss in-room amenities and area highlights upon arrival, while bartender Esteban Lira was quick to recommend his favorite libations and accommodate any modification at The Pony Room bar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Gelato from nearby Insomnia cafe and sips of iced libations fueled the audience on the breezy patio.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Oblation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oblation. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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