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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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Most front offices don’t favor such things as sacrifices or steals.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Child care providers frequently make personal sacrifices to run their businesses, often putting in long days, enlisting family members to work unpaid or forgoing adequate pay and benefits, such as time off for themselves.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In addition to its beer offerings, the local taproom sells pizza, salads, apps and wine while also offering a full cocktail menu.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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In 2022, the hotel revamped its club offering into the exclusive Lapis Club Lounge on the 22nd Floor, which offers dining with a view of the sea; a full bar; and concierges who can assist Cove guests with dinner, golf, and cabana reservations.—
Jesse Ashlock,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 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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In the olden days, celebs would wear sunglasses inside the show — more to hide their clear enjoyment of the libations than to look cool.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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Closing off a superfluous doorway, Ashley centered the entertaining space around a custom built-in inspired by an antique library hutch, which features a wet bar and storage for everything from libations and glassware to toys.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Oblation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oblation. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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