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as in to give
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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2
as in to suggest
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 to present
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 attempt
an effort to do or accomplish something
made the usual halfhearted offer to grab the check before his dinner companion could
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as in proposal
something which is presented for consideration
a job offer that I couldn't refuse
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Recent Examples of offer
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
By capturing and using the static electricity in compressed air, this system offers a sustainable way to generate electricity while also neutralizing hazardous charges that pose safety risks.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
Netflix is considering shifting its offer to all-cash.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026
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Verb
The brand offers dozens of high-quality sheets in cozy, breathable fabrics at wallet-friendly prices.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
By capturing and using the static electricity in compressed air, this system offers a sustainable way to generate electricity while also neutralizing hazardous charges that pose safety risks.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
The offer of an interim home leaves hope that Andrew would leave Windsor before his 66th birthday on February 19—in roughly a month’s time.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
Netflix is considering shifting its offer to all-cash.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offer
Verb
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Historically, the water’s purity was singular, giving life to a watershed that flourished because of a unique paucity of nutrients, a situation that hindered the pursuit of any single species that would dominate the rest.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Utopia Bedding Quilted Comforter This Utopia Bedding comforter keeps my bed looking super fluffy and cloud-like and gives my bedroom an expensive look.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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That’s when a staff member at the Examiner suggested that authorities send the fingerprints using the newspaper’s new Soundphoto machine — an early version of a fax machine.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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The team suggests potential applications in education and elder care, while emphasizing careful design to avoid misuse.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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When there were previous changes to the government’s vaccine recommendations, new evidence published in the scientific literature or presented by vaccine makers would be evaluated by the CDC’s vaccine advisers, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, or ACIP.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
15 Jan. 2026
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Around 10 million viewers tuned in to see what was happening with the Loud family, proving that real families could be as compelling as the fictional ones presented in the two decades since television programming became a mainstay in American households.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Spanxsmooth Stretch Twill Wide-leg Pant The Spanxsmooth Stretch Twill Wide Leg Pants are made to take you from the airport to the office in style, without ever sacrificing comfort or budget at $59 off.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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Bali Double-Support Wireless Bra The bra also has wide side panels that smooth along the back, and it’s made with a moisture-wicking satin to keep you cool and dry, all without sacrificing luxurious comfort.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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If the boarding school setting dramatizes the dichotomy between outsider-insider, Jean is an attempt to push this to its extreme.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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The shot-happy Arvidsson was actually trying to pass it to linemate Casey Mittelstadt for a tap-in but his feed attempt bounced off a Seattle defender and past Daccord for Arvidsson’s 10th.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
16 Jan. 2026
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The proposal is part of a broader national trend of a surge in efforts to redraw maps outside the typical post-census cycle.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Although the specifics of that proposal are not yet clear, last year’s version would have allowed districts to apply for reimbursements for expenses such as nursing, interpreting, physical therapy or specialized equipment.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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The idea is attributed to Polish-American physicist Stanislaw Ulam, who worked on the development of the atomic bomb and proposed the general framework for NPP in 1946.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Her union is proposing a billionaire wealth tax to make up for massive federal healthcare spending cuts that are set to take place over the next decade, which will largely impact middle- and lower-income Californians.—
Max Darrow,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Three agents are then seen carrying the man away from the scene by his arms and one of his legs.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Art carries wellness benefits, as well.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Offer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offer. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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