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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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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
Luckily these pests can be controlled with a natural spray of spinosad found in Bonide, Fertilome and Southern Ag brands of insecticides usually offered for caterpillar control at independent garden centers.
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Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026
Despite the official figures offered and pronouncements made by Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, New York City remains a very violent place.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026
When asked why that’s been the case, Lakers players offered similar answers in the locker room.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
Similar to the designer bag, which is offered in multiple sizes, this purse comes in a large and small option, as well as multiple colors, including black, brown, green, and taupe.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Friday’s performance also offered Bhatia a moment of reflection.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2026
The elections offered voters a rainbow of choices, including the centrist Liberal Democrats and the nationalist parties in Scotland and Wales.
—CBS News, 9 May 2026
Mayor Matt Mahan said the city simplified its approval process and offered exemptions to developers who comply with zoning rules, helping projects move more quickly.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 9 May 2026
What gives this space its own identity is the experience offered within.
—Ken Silverio, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026
Despite the official figures offered and pronouncements made by Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, New York City remains a very violent place.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026
When asked why that’s been the case, Lakers players offered similar answers in the locker room.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
Similar to the designer bag, which is offered in multiple sizes, this purse comes in a large and small option, as well as multiple colors, including black, brown, green, and taupe.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Friday’s performance also offered Bhatia a moment of reflection.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2026
The elections offered voters a rainbow of choices, including the centrist Liberal Democrats and the nationalist parties in Scotland and Wales.
—CBS News, 9 May 2026
Mayor Matt Mahan said the city simplified its approval process and offered exemptions to developers who comply with zoning rules, helping projects move more quickly.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 9 May 2026
What gives this space its own identity is the experience offered within.
—Ken Silverio, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offered
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Most notably, the crafty Brunson got Embiid in isolation, used some fancy footwork to get the big man turned around, then pulled up for a second-quarter jumper that gave the Knicks a 59-42 lead.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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Anika Reed Naomi Osaka gave a wink to the body with her look, a sultry and sparkling red dress with anatomical features carved out in crystals.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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However, various analyses have suggested that the chatbot is stopping users from leaving Google’s platform.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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But that store didn't list an address in New York, and online detection tools suggested the image was made entirely with artificial intelligence.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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The oversized gift was presented on April 28 in Washington, DC, during King Charles III and Queen Camilla's four‑day state visit to the United States.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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But when later presented an actual bowl of chocolates, the dieters consumed less of it than non-dieters.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Luis Arraez sacrificed the baserunners to second and third, and with Devers on deck, the Marlins elected to pitch to Schmitt, who launched his fourth homer of the year over the barrier in left-center field for a 6-3 lead.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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However, Colorado farmers and communities should not be sacrificed to enable the ridiculous growth sprawl of the lower basin states.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Somewhat surprisingly to Larnach and just about everyone else, the Minnesota Twins tendered the outfielder a contract in November.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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Grove was non-tendered by the Dodgers last fall and is recovering from shoulder surgery.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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Biden, whose administration was on the losing side of some key Supreme Court rulings, proposed sweeping changes to the court in 2024, including 18-year term limits for justices and a binding code of conduct.—
Andrew Chung,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Reports also indicate Bezos proposed to his wife on the yacht, so perhaps there’s sentimental value there for the couple.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
7 May 2026
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There are many strains of hantavirus that can be carried by many types of rodents and even bats in some areas, according to de la Sancha.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The Panthers slowly chipped away, and two of Dillard’s three relays carried them to a third straight girls state championship at the FHSAA 3A state track and field finals at Hodges Stadium at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville on Friday.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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Sloane, who was dressed elegantly in a brown sheath, carried a little purple flower in a plastic cone proffered by Leo, who wore tuxedo pants and kept a restraining-order distance.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Of all the reasons proffered for the Iran war—and there’ve been a few—probably the easiest for Americans to get behind is that striking the regime was necessary to permanently derail its nuclear weapons program.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Offered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offered. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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