offered

past tense of offer
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as in sacrificed
to give up as an offering to a god when fruits, flowers, or crops are offered, the offering is known as a bloodless sacrifice

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of offered New characters are introduced, many interesting details are offered, yet the narration never loses its focus, every sentence adding to the characters’ mounting sense of powerlessness in the face of such a tragic death. Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026 All onshore experiences are locally guided, offered in small groups, and scaled to different activity levels. Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026 With its low heel, rounded toe, and high vamp—plus its vibrant bubblegum hue—the shoe offered a touch of ’80s glam to her otherwise businesslike look. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026 John DeLucie, for example, grilled up rack of lamb, while Andrew Rea, also known as Babish, offered spicy chili-garlic noodles and Guinness shepherd’s pie. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026 What neighbors say about the light show Residents interviewed by the Observer offered differing assessments of how serious the display’s effects have been. Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026 Despite ongoing investments in survey channels, a Quantum Metric benchmark study shows that 50 percent of consumers haven’t offered direct feedback in the past six months, feeling their input makes no difference. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 Both versions feature a warm opaline dial and come on a double-tour calfskin strap offered in white, light beige, dark beige, burgundy, fuchsia purple, or classic blue, allowing the watch’s playful character to be personalized to the wearer. Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026 No-fee overdraft protection Overdraft coverage is automatically offered to SoFi Checking and Savings account holders who receive at least $1,000 or more in eligible direct deposits within a rolling 31 calendar day period on a recurring basis. Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offered
Verb
  • Rocket Lab was supposed to have a satellite on standby to go up and inspect True Anomaly’s spacecraft, ready to launch on short notice once military officials gave the order.
    Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026
  • Additionally, prosecutors allege Rincker gave Alvarez a 12-gauge pump action shotgun, Jamioles said.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Glastonbury approved a 48-apartment project in June after extensive litigation, but has suggested that further legal action could take place before construction begins.
    Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Pegula suggested some of the friction may simply be newcomers learning those traditions.
    Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • When presented with this question, Christner lets out a sigh.
    Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Working was always presented as a fantasy scenario; men home from the war needed their jobs back, after all.
    Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • This clarity should never be sacrificed in public health communications.
    Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The Raiders moved to Las Vegas for the cash windfall and sacrificed their once-legendary home-field advantage in Oakland.
    Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Now the question for the Heat becomes whether a similar deal tendered to Nikola Jovic will require contract gymnastics of their own down the line, with that extension kicking in this season.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The team drafted him out of high school in the summer of 2013 and non-tendered him in the fall of 2022.
    Andy McCullough, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Verb
  • His comments come seven months after Tiley proposed a move in the opposite direction by suggesting that best-of-five-set matches be introduced in the women’s competition at the Australian Open from the quarter-finals onwards.
    Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The team also proposed combining naval guns with electronic warfare and laser defenses.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Both fighters carried Legion sensor systems equipped with a pre-production version of L3Harris’ HiveLink.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Clear communication grows when assumptions are continuously examined, not quietly carried.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Last month, Tarrant County Commissioners Court members unanimously agreed the significant slash to the November midterm voting sites proffered by Elections Administrator Clint Ludwig was too drastic.
    Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, more than 15,000 employees at the USDA signaled their intention to resign by accepting the offer proffered by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
    Corinne Low, Time, 7 Aug. 2026

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“Offered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offered. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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