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oblations

noun

plural of oblation
as in libations

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  1. libations
  2. sacrifices
  3. offerings
Noun
  • One hundred or more local residents, tourists, and photographers descended on the church grounds with cameras, telescopes, music, and their favorite libations.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026
  • There’s also a fresh opportunity to explore new libations, cocktails that feature summer ingredients such as pineapple, peach, and grapefruit, along with a hint of fall from cranberry and maraschino cherry.
    — John Kell, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of libations
Noun
  • Labor leaders say those sacrifices, coupled with deep staffing cuts in the 2010s, left agencies in social services, healthcare, public safety and other key fields unable to retain many workers.
    — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026
  • After over four and a half years, Russia has been unable to convert its immense military sacrifices in Ukraine into meaningful military gains.
    — MICHAEL KIMMAGE, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of sacrifices
Noun
  • One of the best ways to sample the neighborhood’s offerings is with NuLu Food Tours, where guests can try eight dishes, each paired with a beverage.
    — Michelle Polizzi, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026
  • For the most comprehensive network offerings, bundle and save with the Orange & Blue plan.
    — Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of offerings
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“Oblations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oblations. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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