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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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3
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
Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
This compact device fits on my keychain and offers instant peace of mind.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025
Leilani Marie Labong, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025
Many view the offer as a way to keep Alaska's two GOP senators, particularly Sen. Lisa Murkowski, in support of the overall bill.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 29 June 2025
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As a decisive moment in Santa Barbara’s history, the earthquake also offered the opportunity to reshape its look.
—Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
This compact device fits on my keychain and offers instant peace of mind.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025
Noun
Book Now Populus Seattle doesn’t participate in any hotel or credit card loyalty programs, but before booking your stay, check out the hotel's website for its latest offers and discounts.
—Leilani Marie Labong, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025
Many view the offer as a way to keep Alaska's two GOP senators, particularly Sen. Lisa Murkowski, in support of the overall bill.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offer
Verb
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Westerdam is comfortably sized, with 958 cabins, giving guests plenty to do without feeling overwhelmed.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
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The result gives your look an effortless dose of cool when tucked into anything from black jeans to colorful wide-leg trousers.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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But only $2 million is being allocated to nutrition, an amount experts suggest is inadequate.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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While the Hendrickson possibility is still an option, another name has been suggested as a possible target for the Packers.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
Verb
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The festival hosted a total of 61 series with productions from over 35 countries, including 33 series in the competitive strands, and presented the world premieres of 10 new shows.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
29 June 2025
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The four new plays presented this year through public readings have their first readings on the first day of their workshop, with just four hours of rehearsal, then work for four days until the next reading.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2025
Verb
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Nominate it as one of America’s Top Workplaces Why embrace a compressed work schedule For employees who want more control without sacrificing full-time status, a compressed schedule offers an appealing alternative.—
Julia Sullivan,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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The investor thus benefits from all the capital appreciation in the underlying stock, while retaining the premium from the call that is sold without sacrificing any gains or selling the underlying shares.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
Noun
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James buried his first attempt over Flagg, and then hit a 3-pointer after the 6-foot-8 Flagg missed his second attempt to give the Lakers a 5-0 lead.—
Staff,
Oc Register,
11 July 2025
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These attempts challenge long-standing norms of academic freedom—that is, the ability of a teacher or researcher in higher education to investigate and discuss subjects without fear of political interference.—
Matt Motta,
Scientific American,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Disclosures and registration would remain, and a series of exemptions from current regulations would be needed for the proposal to work.—
Christopher Perkins,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Use June to pitch that idea, write the proposal, and say what needs to be said.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
Verb
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The senator who had proposed the moratorium backed down during an overnight marathon session of votes on Republicans’ megabill, saying that state laws can help prevent AI deepfakes.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025
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Councilmembers Jonathan Bingle and Michael Cathcart, representing the conservative minority and downtown, proposed replicating Prop 1, but the progressive majority rejected the idea – twice.—
Tim Clouser,
The Washington Examiner,
1 July 2025
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One big winner carries the fund, while generally nine others are duds or all-out failures.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
5 July 2025
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All six would have to make a stop to change into a long dress, don a wig, and carry a handbag filled with bricks to the finish line on Power’s stage.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 July 2025
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“Offer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offer. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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