as in sacrifice
something offered to a god
some ancient gods were thought to demand burnt offerings
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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
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as in proposing
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 presenting
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 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
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Recent Examples of offering
Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
Stay tuned for timing updates and details on the food and drink offerings.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Google is offering paid Pro and Ultra subscribers access to technology that lets users ask natural-language questions directly in the Gmail search bar.
—Julia Doyle, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Noun
In addition to creating the Maxwell Street Polish, Jim’s Original is also known for its bone-in pork chop sandwich (recommend by the late Anthony Bourdain), cheeseburger and fish sandwich offerings.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
Stay tuned for timing updates and details on the food and drink offerings.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
American bistro Betsy and Thai restaurant Miya sit a few doors apart, offering comfort and connection.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Google is offering paid Pro and Ultra subscribers access to technology that lets users ask natural-language questions directly in the Gmail search bar.
—Julia Doyle, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offering
Noun
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Most front offices don’t favor such things as sacrifices or steals.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Child care providers frequently make personal sacrifices to run their businesses, often putting in long days, enlisting family members to work unpaid or forgoing adequate pay and benefits, such as time off for themselves.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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If Carolina is thinking about the big picture, giving Coker the extra year, perhaps valued as a first- or second-round tender, is just getting ahead of a formality.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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Luckily, Madewell is giving us something to celebrate this season with a surprise sale on cold-weather clothing essentials with prices starting as low as $20.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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While the government has committed to absorbing part of the funding shortfall for HIV/AIDS treatment — proposing a R27-million emergency plan and long-term health insurance reform — the damage is being felt.—
Majirata Latela,
The Dial,
13 Jan. 2026
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After being selected by the Patriots in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Maye capped off his rookie season by proposing to his future wife.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The actress and singer, who was presenting at the awards, completed her striking look with a diamond necklace that had a black crystal pendant and diamond stud earrings.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Getting a good deal is one thing, but continuously presenting a second-best offer diminishes credibility, not only with the target company but also with Wall Street.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The platform sole offers an easy way to elevate otherwise cozy-casual looks without sacrificing comfort.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
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Spanxsmooth Stretch Twill Wide-leg Pant The Spanxsmooth Stretch Twill Wide Leg Pants are made to take you from the airport to the office in style, without ever sacrificing comfort or budget at $59 off.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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Not long after, that source became unreachable, suggesting the blackout had widened even further.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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By season's end, Pine and his boss, Angela Burr (Colman), succeeded in bringing Roper down, with the finale suggesting Roper's violent end at the hands of his own buyers.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Putin is yet to comment on the developments related to the tanker, which the US had previously sanctioned for carrying illicit Iranian oil.—
Kosta Gak,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Russia attacks Ukraine with new Oreshnik ballistic missile Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with a new hypersonic ballistic missile, an advanced weapon capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
9 Jan. 2026
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In the report, Patrick Schröder, a senior fellow at Chatham House, warned that rare-earth mining often involves the use of toxic chemicals to separate minerals from rock, posing serious risks to Greenland’s fragile Arctic ecosystem.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Actor Awards nominee wore a vibrant yellow dress and cradled her belly while posing.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Offering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offering. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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