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
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 June 2025
Disney has expanded its content supply deal with Bell Media in Canada to offer a new streaming bundle that includes Disney+, Crave and TSN, starting later this year.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
Ryley Amond, CNBC, 5 June 2025
This offer is valid for dine-in, carry-out, app/online and delivery orders at participating locations.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
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Verb
Per a release announcing the program, the partners recognizing their need for highly skilled animators, decided to work with Rhinoceros to offer the cross-border program.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 June 2025
Disney has expanded its content supply deal with Bell Media in Canada to offer a new streaming bundle that includes Disney+, Crave and TSN, starting later this year.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
Noun
Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 5 June 2025
This offer is valid for dine-in, carry-out, app/online and delivery orders at participating locations.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offer
Verb
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But there are few substitutes for availability, and no player has given more to Spurs this season than Porro.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The second half was much quieter and gave me space to seek out more personal, intimate stories.—
Emily Bogle,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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Though, in the past, Lee has made comments critical of past U.S. foreign policy and appeared to suggest South Korea’s strategic neutrality in the great power rivalry between Washington and Beijing, in this campaign Lee has reaffirmed his support behind the U.S.-South Korea alliance.—
Jong Eun Lee,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
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But Jake Elman of Athlon Sports proposed one eye-catching trade that the Bronx Bombers might pull off, suggesting the Yankees negotiate for Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
Verb
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The adaptation presented significant challenges, as Harper’s novel contained limited material for a six-episode format.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 June 2025
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On Tuesday, however, Glasnow presented a more optimistic version of events.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Eufy Vacuum Deals The Eufy Robot Vacuum 11S Max is an affordable robot vacuum that doesn't sacrifice performance for price.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2025
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During the match, Riddle added a sheer trenchcoat over her dress for warmth without sacrificing her style.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Searching for the source of the gunfire, police came upon Baker, who said he and his friend had been fired on during a holdup attempt, and the friend, Hudson, had been wounded.—
John Lynch,
Arkansas Online,
4 June 2025
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The new president will face the challenge of rallying a society deeply scarred by the attempt at military rule and an export-heavy economy reeling from unpredictable protectionist moves by the United States, a major trading partner and a security ally.—
Hyunsu Yim,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
Noun
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But Trump’s involvement signals a new level of seriousness about the proposal.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2025
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These benefits come with minimal costs – experts estimate that the proposal would account for only .04% of the state’s overall unemployment insurance expenditures.—
Ed Hawthorne,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
Verb
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The goal for the ordinance is to limit the out-of-pocket fees for potential renters when applying to rental properties, according to Councilwoman Sarah Moore, who first proposed the ordinance to the City Council at its March 4 meeting.—
Grace Hurt,
Arkansas Online,
28 May 2025
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The Oceanside City Council has upheld the city Planning Commission’s approval of the six-story Vista Bella apartment building proposed next to the Oceana senior community, where many of the residents opposed the development.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Even the only two other South Florida teams that went to three straight championship rounds like the Panthers carry scars of their journeys.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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Every major technological revolution carries with it unintended consequences.—
Robert B. Tucker,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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“Offer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offer. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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