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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Recent Examples of offered Amused, the actor offered a gentle lesson in mixing the perfect vodka and orange juice—just one of countless tales this legendary hotel has collected over nearly a century. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026 Ukraine offered no official response to the dramatic results, but some in the country expressed cautious optimism the Democratic surge would ease pressure from Washington. — Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2026 Smack offered family, friends and strangers on the internet a chance to split 10% of his gross revenues through 2029. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026 The pause offered brief relief in a city facing hunger, disease and another harsh winter after years of war and damaged infrastructure. — Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026 Some neighborhoods that once offered little encouragement now organize unofficial aid stations and cheer for passing runners. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026 Admission varies by performance, with some events offered free. — Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026 Dcoop reportedly previously offered 470 million euros ($545 million) for Deoleo. — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026 They were offered the choice of evacuating to territory controlled by Ukraine or Russia, or remaining in the city with replenished food and medical supplies. — Hanna Arhirova, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 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
  • Judd suggested during his cross-examination that the defense attorney’s reference was improper.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The idea to use carbon injection as a climate fix came a few years later from an Italian physicist named Cesare Marchetti, who suggested disposing of carbon deep in the ocean or underground.
    — Katie Worth, ProPublica, 30 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • About 76% of Union County residents reported high well-being, compared with about 61% in Gaston County, according to findings presented this month by the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute as part of its State of Our Region research.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The inaugural show is curated by Cecilia Alemani, who is in charge of the public art program presented by the High Line in New York City, and was the artistic director of the 59th Venice Biennale.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • In some cases, efficiency is deliberately sacrificed to achieve other goals.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Like all such acts of mass enshittification, that pivot was sold to the public as progress — as part of a devil’s bargain that sacrificed creativity at the altar of convenience.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • McCuskey tendered his resignation to the LEC last week amid growing criticism over his handling of investigations.
    — Brenden Moore, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Iran had proposed a fresh deal last month to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within days.
    — Abigail Williams, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Under his successor, Rob Manfred, owners again have proposed a salary cap, and a likely management lockout threatens the 2027 season.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The vehicle carried no nuclear warhead during the demonstration.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Ossoff, 39, began the cycle as a top Republican target and the only Senate Democrat running for reelection in a state Trump carried in 2024.
    — Bill Barrow, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • These repairs will ideally prevent any additional damage proffered by changing weather conditions.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026
  • 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

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“Offered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offered. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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