as in sacrifice
something offered to a god
some ancient gods were thought to demand burnt offerings
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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
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
Reuters reported on Thursday, citing two sources familiar with the matter, that bankers for SpaceX, which debuted on the Nasdaq last week, are preparing to meet investors about a bond offering of at least $20 billion.
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Kate Rooney,
CNBC,
20 June 2026
Charlie Carballo,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
This variety remains small, at just 18 inches tall and 24 inches wide, offering three seasons of gorgeous color.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
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The brand expanded its loafer offering with new men’s and women’s models.
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Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
Reuters reported on Thursday, citing two sources familiar with the matter, that bankers for SpaceX, which debuted on the Nasdaq last week, are preparing to meet investors about a bond offering of at least $20 billion.
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Kate Rooney,
CNBC,
20 June 2026
Verb
Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead also credited Davis with offering guidance that helped shape the band's work.
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Charlie Carballo,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
This variety remains small, at just 18 inches tall and 24 inches wide, offering three seasons of gorgeous color.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offering
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Organizers said the event also served as a chance to honor the ancestors and generations whose sacrifices made today's freedoms possible.
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Juneteenth reminds us that freedom in America has often arrived late, unevenly and only after pressure, sacrifice and enforcement.
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Healthcare economists say giving people access to preventive healthcare saves taxpayers money in the long run by keeping the workforce healthy and relieving pressure on an overburdened system.
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Denise Mendez is practicing giving cues to a training dog at the Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center.
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For now, the EU is holding off on taking a more aggressive stance, fearing Chinese retaliation, and will instead focus on dialogue while proposing a new law to diversify sources of key supplies.
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In-House A$AP Rocky’s new gig for Chanel went viral months beforehand when he was spotted seemingly proposing to Qualley in NYC in October.
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David Oscarson America the Beautiful Pens American pen maker David Oscarson is presenting the America the Beautiful pen collection, meticulously engraved and coated with hot enamel.
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Archaeologists unveiled the results of their excavation after presenting their findings to teachers and students at Cavour High School earlier in June.
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Biotin, probiotic ferments, and Korean botanical extracts support stronger, healthier-looking hair, while the lightweight formula smooths and softens without sacrificing volume.
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Both of these platforms will help bring entry-level PC pricing down well below the $500 mark, without sacrificing nearly as much connectivity or IO as the older iPhone silicon on the Neo.
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This revelation sparks questions about a potential double standard by MLB, suggesting a stricter enforcement of uniform policies now that the issue has garnered national attention, compared to Kershaw's similar past actions.
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The 2024 study, published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine, is among a growing amount of human and animal research suggesting plastics pose health hazards that only now are coming into focus.
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Manco only reluctantly starts carrying a gun after his first robbery, concerned that doing so would only lead to more violence.
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One of the historical laws Hawaii pointed to was an 1865 Louisiana statute, adopted after the Civil War, to prevent anyone from carrying a gun onto a plantation without the landowner’s permission.
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Witherspoon wrote alongside a photo of her posing with Deacon in his cap and gown.
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Other snaps saw the Selena actress lounging in silk pajamas, celebrating her kids' graduations, eating a huge croissant, nibbling on a chocolate bar in bed, and posing for a selfie on a couch.
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“Offering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offering. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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