as in sacrifice
something offered to a god
some ancient gods were thought to demand burnt offerings
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
1
as in giving
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in proposing
to set before the mind for consideration
offered the idea of a vacation at a beach resort in the Caribbean
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in presenting
to bring before the public in performance or exhibition
a summer theater offering a full schedule of musicals to the vacationing public
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in sacrificing
to give up as an offering to a god
when fruits, flowers, or crops are offered, the offering is known as a bloodless sacrifice
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of offering
Michael Bloom, CNBC, 23 May 2026
For one thing, critics are never simpatico with the jury, and the fourth estate is already building a ring fence around the most austere European offerings, those being Pawel Pawlikowski’s Fatherland and Andrey Zvyagintsev’s Minotaur.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 23 May 2026
Joe Hernandez, NPR, 25 May 2026
From the concierge who nimbly assisted me with dining and fitness class reservations to the kind dining staff, the friendly Miami team made sure I was always taken care of and was incredibly helpful at offering local recommendations and insight.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for offering
Noun
Feniger said the company's margin profile is attractive and that the company has a differentiated offering, which gives it a leg up against competitors.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 23 May 2026
For one thing, critics are never simpatico with the jury, and the fourth estate is already building a ring fence around the most austere European offerings, those being Pawel Pawlikowski’s Fatherland and Andrey Zvyagintsev’s Minotaur.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 23 May 2026
Verb
The partners understand that offering their products and services for free may not seem like a savvy business strategy.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 25 May 2026
From the concierge who nimbly assisted me with dining and fitness class reservations to the kind dining staff, the friendly Miami team made sure I was always taken care of and was incredibly helpful at offering local recommendations and insight.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for offering
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offering
Noun
-
Sports teach resilience, discipline, sacrifice, accountability, and perseverance in ways few other experiences can.—
Peter Folan,
Boston Herald,
23 May 2026
-
In 2012 and 2022, the discovery of a royal tomb containing an astonishing 58 elite females, 1,300 artifacts, six human sacrifices, and the burials of elite craftsmen alongside gold, silver, and bronze tools brought the site international attention.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
23 May 2026
Verb
-
Hoff struck out 11 batters, giving him 76 strikeouts in 43 2/3 innings.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
-
Plus, its fabric and zippers are the same color, giving the jacket an upscale monochromatic look.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Verb
-
So Contra Costa Community College District officials are proposing a $920 million bond measure on the June 2 ballot to renovate or replace some of the key structures.—
East Bay Times editorial,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
-
Convention and government facilities The city is proposing another $100 million bond to finance capital improvement projects for city conventions facilities and other government buildings.—
Dylan Lysen
May 19,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
Verb
-
Village President Vicki Scaman read a proclamation honoring Lehman for his accomplishments before presenting him with the key during a Village Board meeting.—
Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
-
Divided into themes of grief, fear, hope, joy, and sadness, contributing multimedia artists selected with the curator and artist Yaara Sachs from an open call, are presenting works about subjects ranging from epilepsy, PTSD, and homelessness.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
-
When staff have faster access to accurate information, responses can become more reliable, processing times can decline, and teams can handle more cases without sacrificing accuracy.—
Tal Frankfurt,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
-
And weighing in at only 10g, the mic is comfortable to wear without sacrificing audio quality.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2026
Verb
-
There are swaths of empty seats during every home game, suggesting some season ticket holders are choosing to stay home.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
-
The astronaut was not named, but a China Manned Space Agency representative stated that the pilot and payload specialist are able to perform each other's roles, suggesting that one of the two will stay for a full year in space.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
24 May 2026
Verb
-
Thailand’s core offering to international producers is a 30% cash rebate that Kangvalkulkij describes as carrying no spending cap and no cultural test – meaning productions are not required to incorporate Thai content.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 May 2026
-
The Boeing 787, which was carrying 231 passengers and 12 crew members, later continued to Chicago, the airline said.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
Verb
-
The industry has been well aware of the risks of the types of chemical accidents that can lead to a thermal runaway reaction, posing the risk of an explosion.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
-
The montage in question shows pictures of Shirilla flipping off the camera and posing in front of the mirror, as if that is paramount of quality of character.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
28 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Offering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offering. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
