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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
On January 16, however, the Justice Department offered an account painting a different picture of the events in a filing supporting criminal charges against Sosa-Celis and Aljorna.
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Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
Men crowded shop windows to see what supplies were being offered and for how much — calling out in exasperation over inflated prices.
—Betsy Joles, NPR, 14 Feb. 2026
One of the best cruises for couples offered by Viking is the North Pacific Passage voyage, which starts in Tokyo, Japan, and ends in Vancouver, Canada.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
The data will be supported by the network of Urban Tulah hubs that will replicate most services offered in Kerala, other than overnight accommodation.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
Two-thirds of respondents said they have never been offered profit-sharing or bonuses tied to box office or viewership, and have never asked for such structures.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
He wasn’t offered that privilege early in the season, which led to moments of uncertainty and his inefficiency.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
Demme offered Clarice to his Married to the Mob star Michelle Pfeiffer, who turned it down, as did Meg Ryan.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Inflation also offered reasons to cheer.
—Benzinga, Freep.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
Men crowded shop windows to see what supplies were being offered and for how much — calling out in exasperation over inflated prices.
—Betsy Joles, NPR, 14 Feb. 2026
One of the best cruises for couples offered by Viking is the North Pacific Passage voyage, which starts in Tokyo, Japan, and ends in Vancouver, Canada.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
The data will be supported by the network of Urban Tulah hubs that will replicate most services offered in Kerala, other than overnight accommodation.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
Two-thirds of respondents said they have never been offered profit-sharing or bonuses tied to box office or viewership, and have never asked for such structures.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
He wasn’t offered that privilege early in the season, which led to moments of uncertainty and his inefficiency.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
Demme offered Clarice to his Married to the Mob star Michelle Pfeiffer, who turned it down, as did Meg Ryan.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Inflation also offered reasons to cheer.
—Benzinga, Freep.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offered
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But after that, the administration was terrified of losing Tang – Arkansas had been sniffing around – and in order to guarantee that the coach who had led a whopping 36 games in his lifetime wasn’t going anywhere, gave him a fresh new deal with a bunch more money.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Kaia Gerber gave her take on the latest iteration of the naked dress trend at the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards at Hollywood Palladium on February 15.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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The presence of anorthosite on the moon suggested that the entire orb was once a magma ocean, or completely molten.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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The expert also suggested starting at the back of the head.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 2026
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Tea is presented alongside the ritualistic high pour synonymous with Moroccan tradition, which is not only an enjoyable spectacle, but a gesture of warm welcome.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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This free event, open to the public, is presented in partnership with the City of Encinitas.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Good Friday is the day Christ was sacrificed on the cross.—
Cooper Worth,
Des Moines Register,
10 Feb. 2026
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Nurses sacrificed their own pay and healthcare while on strike to defend patient care for all of New York.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Evan Phillips excited to be back Days after signing a one-year contract to return to the Dodgers — despite being non-tendered earlier in the offseason — Evan Phillips expressed relief at being back.—
Jack Vita,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Red Sox non-tendered him after the season.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez, who came to power after a US military operation removed President Nicolás Maduro, proposed the new amnesty law last month under pressure from Washington.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Boston community leaders proposed a new plan to tackle the open-air drug market at and around Mass and Cass that focuses on getting addicts off the streets, out of jail and into recovery in order to avoid last summer’s crowding and chaos.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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During the press conference, Isaacman admitted that the spacecraft should never have carried astronauts, given the unresolved technical issues.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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The feeling of dread only worsened as teammates carried her first to the sideline, where coaches and trainers eventually carried her to the locker room.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 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 21 Feb. 2026.
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