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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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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2
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
PC Magazine, 18 Oct. 2025
Urban signed the tiny garment, hugged her and offered his congratulations before returning to the stage.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Oct. 2025
Ryley Amond, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
There's plenty of choice on the Lego Store to be able to qualify for this offer and the best thing is, signing up for Lego Insiders is free.
—Alexander Cox, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Excel performs better with large worksheets and offers a wider range of analytical and statistical tools, including advanced charting.
—PC Magazine, 18 Oct. 2025
Urban signed the tiny garment, hugged her and offered his congratulations before returning to the stage.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
No Foreign Transaction Fees Balance transfer fee Balance transfer fee applies with this offer 5% of each balance transfer; $5 minimum.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
There's plenty of choice on the Lego Store to be able to qualify for this offer and the best thing is, signing up for Lego Insiders is free.
—Alexander Cox, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offer
Verb
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The quick and portable system also gives investigators the ability to do DNA analysis anywhere without the need for a labratory.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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However, since the announcement, discourse around who should and shouldn’t be given wings exposed just how stuck in the past some viewers still are.—
Essence,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
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Adam Weirib of Yanks Go Yard recently suggested the Yankees could look to swing a trade for Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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This could help explain why some research suggests that kombucha may not affect blood sugar as much as other drinks with similar sugar content.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sandy Baltimore beat opponent Maelle Garbino to almost every loose ball, presenting a constant threat on the left.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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In response, geolocation firms have begun presenting alternative options that tie prices to monthly unique active users, or in some cases, revenue.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The shortages have impacted 911 call response times and have left officers feeling burdened and overworked, often having to sacrifice personal time to cover events and political rallies, Redford has said in previous interviews with The Charlotte Observer.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Thursday, the Red Wings managed to play smart hockey without sacrificing their aggressiveness.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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On Sunday, Jeanty was stopped for a loss or no gain on four of his 10 runs against light boxes, and overall, the Las Vegas Raiders were stuffed 11 times on 29 attempts — the most of any team in a game this season.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Ongoing battle over Louisiana's congressional map The controversy grew out of Louisiana’s attempt to account for population shifts after the 2020 census.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Chad announced their engagement on Instagram on June 15, sharing a clip and several photos of his lakeside proposal to Kamryn.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Republicans blame Democrats for rejecting their clean spending proposal, while Democrats point fingers at Republicans for opposing their plan, which would extend Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire this year.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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On top of that, Joong-keun is proposing the state implement a new tax deduction system to waive corporate and income tax so the employees can receive full benefits of the parenting incentives and more companies can follow suit.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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That’s exactly what the Crafted in a Mercedes audio concept proposes to do.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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Running back Chase Brown had his best game of the year on the ground, rushing for 108 yards on just 11 carries against the Pittsburgh defense.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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Washington also had a 48-yard run on the Razorbacks’ first drive and finished with 147 yards on 16 carries.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Offer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offer. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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