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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
Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Those aisles typically included a limited selection of international products, often offering primarily sauces or oils.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
Reck has turned down multiple offers to move to Silicon Valley since the site launched in 2009 because Europe has clear advantages.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 28 May 2026
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Verb
The enforcement numbers offer an early glimpse into how local governments are handling mandatory drought restrictions as dry conditions stretch into late spring.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Those aisles typically included a limited selection of international products, often offering primarily sauces or oils.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Noun
McGuire did say that Hammond would be ready Week 1 if Texas accepted his offer to play in Lubbock or AT&T Stadium after head coach Steve Sarkisian mocked the Red Raiders’ schedule this season.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
Reck has turned down multiple offers to move to Silicon Valley since the site launched in 2009 because Europe has clear advantages.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 28 May 2026
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The Washington Nationals used Richard Lovelady, who blew Monday’s series opener, as an opener, followed by veteran Miles Mikolas for a bulk appearance, their most promising combination given their roster construction and arms available.—
Danielle Allentuck,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
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Further, current macroeconomic risks would call for more hedging, given that consumer sentiment may be pressured in the coming months by persistently higher oil prices, while decline in the savings rate could signal another sign of fragility, Murphy said.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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The latest exchange of strikes between the United States and Iran suggests that a deal may yet be some way off.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The document suggests that Patriot Front is increasingly seeking to appeal to these groups and forge alliances with them.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Three special honors will be handed during ceremony — two Career Achievement recipients, presented to film editors of outstanding merit and the Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year honor, presented to a filmmaker who exemplifies distinguished achievement in the art and business of film.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
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For SpaceX, the uninhibited nature of CEO Elon Musk, especially in his posts on X, presents risks amid the formality of the IPO process, said University of Notre Dame finance professor Timothy Loughran.—
Greg Bensinger,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Elias singled leading off the bottom of the eighth and was sacrificed to second by Marissa Morales.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The cosmonauts are effectively the human equivalent of first dog Laika, sacrificing themselves — if necessary — for the good of the wider populous.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
Noun
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On the second turn, my full-size tractor sank deep into the mud, and any attempt at freeing it merely dug it in deeper.—
Jacobina Martin,
Washington Post,
28 May 2026
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As the snakes leap, jump and slither in a bid to escape, Kennedy manages to grab one in each hand, narrowly dodging their attempts to snag a mouthful of his skin.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Both James and Kiros are also supporters of Medicare For All, a proposal that can vary in details but typically means single-payer health insurance coverage for all Americans in a program run by the government.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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But just in the last few weeks, Mayor Barbara Lee submitted a proposal that somehow balanced the budget without closing fire stations and without relying on Measure E money.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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According to the statement, Xcel has identified resource adequacy as a growing concern for several years and has proposed multiple solutions, including a near-term procurement plan designed to add 3,800 megawatts of new generation capacity.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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Since its launch on April 27, more than 3,600 AI data centers have been cataloged on Brockovich's interactive map, which allows users to see operational facilities, those under construction and those that have been proposed.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Gilgeous-Alexander finished with a game-high 35 points and nine assists but wasn’t enough to carry a Thunder team that limped to the finish line, dealing with fatigue and a slew of injuries.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
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Each pallet carries a ton of bananas.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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“Offer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offer. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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