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 Bullock and Kidman offered a look at the forthcoming movie at CinemaCon in Las Vegas in April. Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026 The Houthis offered no evidence for the claim, but the Reuters news agency reported earlier that day that at least 30 Yemeni ‌government troops were killed in Houthi attacks on ⁠military camps, citing government sources. Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026 Every one of these transfers has offered a reason not to look at the terms, and the reason has gotten heavier each time. Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026 On Saturday, the supermodel, 46, offered a glimpse at her workout routine while enjoying a lax family vacation. Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026 News to Know FIFA backs down Private investors will not be offered a stake in future World Cups, after all. Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 With the cancellation of Lil Uzi on Friday, Saturday’s rush to Bud Light for Clipse offered slim pickings for pop music’s most influential genre. Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 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
  • Media reports have suggested however, that Ocalan’s conditions in his island prison off Istanbul will likely be improved, giving him broader visiting conditions and communication with the outside world.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Those same experts suggested that even with permanent approval, long-term oil drilling in the region also could be a high-stakes gamble.
    Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 9 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Still, the results were surprisingly reasonable, and they are presented here.
    Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The conclusions of these organizations should not be presented as though no legitimate disagreement remains — or mistaken for a court verdict.
    Arielle Kaden, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Beyond the emotional toll, our family sacrificed countless hours and significant financial resources, only to feel like the integrity of the competition was compromised.
    Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Critics dismissed it as little more than a high-speed demolition derby where perfectly good race cars were sacrificed for an exhibition that paid no championship points.
    Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • In a familiar ceremony, Keir Starmer, who was ousted by his own Labour Party tendered his resignation to King Charles at Buckingham Palace.
    Greg Dixon, NPR, 20 July 2026
Verb
  • The measure was proposed by Council member Kelsea Bond last month after the city endured a brutal stretch of high heat and humidity around the Fourth of July.
    Drew Kann, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Under Amendment 4, constitutional amendments proposed by the Legislature would still need just a statewide majority.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Trump carried Wisconsin in 2016, lost it in 2020 and then won it again in 2024.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Each would be carried by more than 1,000 newspapers (some, such as the Tribune for a time, carried both) and eventually each claimed 90 million daily readers worldwide.
    Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Almost every prediction about the price and supply of oil and petroleum products proffered since the start of the Iran War has been wrong.
    George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

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“Offered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offered. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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