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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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
Trevor Squire, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Holton sought out housing advocates who might be open to taking him on home visits and came upon the University Settlement, an organization that offers support to immigrants living in the neighborhood.
—Qian Julie Wang, New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2025
Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
The company made a preemptive offer meant to suppress any competition, prompting a whirlwind round of dealmaking, according to sources.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Approaching Sunday's matchup, Jefferson offered his flowers to chase.
—Trevor Squire, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Holton sought out housing advocates who might be open to taking him on home visits and came upon the University Settlement, an organization that offers support to immigrants living in the neighborhood.
—Qian Julie Wang, New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2025
Noun
When the position opened up, the station’s news director came to her with an offer.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
The company made a preemptive offer meant to suppress any competition, prompting a whirlwind round of dealmaking, according to sources.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offer
Verb
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Since applicants go through the renewal process every two years, immigration experts say that those with active status have already been screened by the government and given protection from deportation.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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The app gives owners the option to connect with the owners of their canine's relative, to exchange information about their pets or schedule a playdate.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Polish Foreign Minister Radoslav Sikorski, for example, has suggested that NATO should shoot down Russian drones operating over western Ukraine.—
Morgan Winsor,
ABC News,
20 Sep. 2025
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Merging classical watchmaking features with 1970s aesthetics and cutting-edge technology, the RD#5 is a stunning horological coup—one suggesting that sometimes, analog really is better.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But about 85% of parents opt to give their children the stand-alone measles, mumps and rubella vaccine and a separate varicella shot, according to data presented at Thursday’s meeting.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
19 Sep. 2025
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The award has been around long enough that it has been presented, separately, to father and son (Kirk Douglas and Michael Douglas), father and daughter (Henry Fonda and Jane Fonda), and brother and sister (Warren Beatty and Shirley MacLaine).—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That’s how nonprofits gain visibility without sacrificing credibility.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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This saves battery life without sacrificing smooth scrolling.—
Ken Colburn,
AZCentral.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Today's attempt will be the first since then.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Their latest attempt, through a kangaroo immigration court, exposes their true colors once again.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The proposal set off alarm bells in the Norwegian media, with unverified claims that Verrett was blackmailing Louise.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
16 Sep. 2025
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The House Republican and Democratic chairs of the Congressional Real Estate Caucus will today release a new proposal, shared first with Semafor, to make housing more affordable.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The new $10,000 stipend is separate from the $30 million proposed in the continuing resolution for a law enforcement mutual aid fund for members and $58 million for security for the executive and judicial branches.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, international condemnation of Israel’s actions continues to mount, with the European Union – Israel’s biggest trading partner – proposing sanctions and a United Nations Commission report that concluded that Israel is committing genocide.—
Abeer Salman,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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Jadarian Price added nine carries for 74 yards and three touchdowns, plus a 100-yard kickoff return touchdown.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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Wide receiver Jacob De Jesus #21 of the California Golden Bears carries against the Oregon State Beavers during the first half at Reser Stadium on August 30, 2025 in Corvallis, Oregon.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Offer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offer. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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