1
as in gave
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 suggested
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 presented
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 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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Recent Examples of offered
The work offered by Alban isn’t sufficient for the couple to make a living, least of all in a new-to-them urban economy where everything from renting an apartment to making a bank withdrawal comes with hidden costs.
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
But Molly White, a computer programmer who is a prominent critic of the crypto industry and tracks such offers, told me that crypto exchanges have seldom, if ever, paid stablecoin holders as high a return rate as Binance is providing for USD1, or offered bonus returns on such large quantities.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2026
Starbucks offered iced energy drinks for a limited time in 2024; executives said Thursday that customizable energy drinks would appear on the Starbucks menu soon.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
The latter transfer was reportedly because Miami offered much more than TCU in NIL money.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Davis allegedly offered her $10,000 following the incident.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Landfair’s father, Greg, was offered steady work as a studio musician for Kelly, credited on nearly a dozen Kelly tracks from 1999 to 2010.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
Figueras offered Carlo a piece of advice that stuck with her.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 31 Jan. 2026
For the Staals, the technology offered a clear sense of what was happening inside Ethan just early enough to help him through it.
—Mayo Clinic News Network, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Guy Lodge, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
But Molly White, a computer programmer who is a prominent critic of the crypto industry and tracks such offers, told me that crypto exchanges have seldom, if ever, paid stablecoin holders as high a return rate as Binance is providing for USD1, or offered bonus returns on such large quantities.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2026
Starbucks offered iced energy drinks for a limited time in 2024; executives said Thursday that customizable energy drinks would appear on the Starbucks menu soon.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
The latter transfer was reportedly because Miami offered much more than TCU in NIL money.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Davis allegedly offered her $10,000 following the incident.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Landfair’s father, Greg, was offered steady work as a studio musician for Kelly, credited on nearly a dozen Kelly tracks from 1999 to 2010.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
Figueras offered Carlo a piece of advice that stuck with her.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 31 Jan. 2026
For the Staals, the technology offered a clear sense of what was happening inside Ethan just early enough to help him through it.
—Mayo Clinic News Network, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offered
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Each member gave their all, giving a rousing performance that ranged from sweet and cute to jaw-droppingly sexy.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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My dad also gave me some weird things to read for our little one-on-one Communist training, like Lenin’s On the National Question, which was a big ask of a twelve-year-old.—
Gaby Iori
January 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Gregor Gregersen, founder of precious-metals dealer Silver Bullion, said the abrupt nature of the drop suggested something a bit other than orderly profit-taking.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Others suggested that a more accessible Boulder could encourage people to stay longer.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
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These Milanese arrivals edged Hermès, where Véronique Nichanian presented her final collection after 37 years, down to 7th in the list.—
Luke Leitch,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2026
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Financial reality is often presented as comfortable in an Instagram post, or a quick tweet where the reality of the artist is the commodity being sold.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Energy affordability is sacrificed to advance climate policy.—
Tom J. Pyle,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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One—or several—will inevitably be sacrificed.—
Javier Corrales,
Time,
5 Jan. 2026
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However, Bellinger's play dipped after winning the World Series in the 2020 season, and the Dodgers non-tendered him in 2022.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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After whiffing on Schwarber, the team’s biggest move to date to help improve the offense has been the signing of 28-year-old outfielder JJ Bleday, who was non-tendered by the Athletics following a disappointing 2025 season.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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During the 2020 campaign, Joe Biden proposed raising the corporate tax rate.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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The idea was first proposed in context of studying the behavior of a chimpanzee named Sarah.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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One fan entered Melbourne Park with a grounds pass, bought dozens of burgers and carried them out for his friends to eat.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Some are on the small side so they can be easily carried once filled.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Pushing back against any suggestion of intentional wrongdoing, Joiner proffered that the drug would be competitively counterproductive.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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How many of these accounts, arguments, or news cycles were a product of empty rage bait, proffered by foreign or just fake actors?—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
24 Nov. 2025
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“Offered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offered. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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