1
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
Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 19 June 2026
The recent passing of Robin Cogan offers another reminder of the profession’s impact.
—Jordan Schriver, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2026
ABC News, 18 June 2026
The City Attorney’s Office last week recommended against accepting that offer.
—Tess Riski
june 18, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
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Verb
Advocates like Lee say Juneteenth offers a day to reflect on slavery's terrible stain on American history and for celebrations that look similar to those on the Fourth of July.
—Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 19 June 2026
The recent passing of Robin Cogan offers another reminder of the profession’s impact.
—Jordan Schriver, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2026
Noun
Finally, an offer came and Njea started working at Sonic.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
The City Attorney’s Office last week recommended against accepting that offer.
—Tess Riski
june 18, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offer
Verb
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Seoul — North Korea on Tuesday commissioned its largest-ever warship, a 5,000-ton destroyer that military analysts say could give Pyongyang’s adversaries something more to think about in a time of crisis.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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Dewey Burdock also joined the Fast-41 permitting program last year, giving it access to an accelerated federal review process reserved for priority infrastructure and critical mineral projects.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
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Yes, recent research suggests birding may boost both brain health and mental wellbeing.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Research also suggests that if the hobby involves art, spending two or more hours per week on it provides the strongest well-being benefits.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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During the board meeting, CalPERS’ staff also presented preliminary premiums for health plans in 2027.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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George Pino’s attorneys began presenting their case on Tuesday, calling to the stand his wife and two of the girls who were on the boat.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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The absolute dollar amounts that SpaceX (SPCX) sacrificed in going public, however, are staggering and precedent-shattering.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
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But no person should fear for their safety or be obligated to sacrifice their sense of security in exchange for holding public office.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Los Angeles appears poised to lose in its attempt to keep $100 million in state grant funding for transportation projects in some of the neediest neighborhoods after a state commission declined to hear the city’s appeal for an extension.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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His endorsements are regarded as a high-risk, but high-reward attempt to reshape Washington politics by sending left-leaning candidates to Congress.—
Marcia Kramer,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The proposal, which will be heard at Monday's city council meeting, is estimated by the city to cost between $15,000 and $25,000, primarily because of the cost of materials needed to suspend it at the new location.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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The county exempted the proposal from CEQA, which requires projects to undergo an extensive state environmental review before breaking ground.—
Katie King,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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The commission proposed going beyond that to raise it in line with life expectancy starting in 2031.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 June 2026
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Some lawmakers have proposed limiting trading when government officials have insider information about an event, such as internal polling or fundraising data that members of the public do not have access to.—
Matt Motta,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
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Once, there was a showdown with another tour bus — one presumably not carrying theatergoers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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The spacious purse comes with two strap options, so it can also be carried as a crossbody.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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“Offer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offer. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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