Definition of offeringnext
as in sacrifice
something offered to a god some ancient gods were thought to demand burnt offerings

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offering

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verb

present participle of offer
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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
Noun
The parties see upside in a merger, according to the report, because both companies’ shares have been undervalued and People’s stable of lifestyle magazines like Food & Wine could complement the hospitality offerings of MGM. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026 The studio’s other remaining 2026 offerings include Other Mommy, Sense & Sensibility, Focker-in-Law, Violent Night 2 and Werwulf. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
Hanaway’s office also argued that companies offering sports contracts must pay the taxes and fees required under Missouri law and prevent anyone under 21 from placing a wager. — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026 Even in the age of algorithms, short attention spans and TikTok teases, Warren Buffett continued to profit with his patient bargain-hunting approach while offering folksy advice on investing and life. — Josh Funk, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for offering
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offering
Noun
  • The killing is halfway between femicide and, as the earth drinks up her blood, ritual sacrifice.
    — Max Norman, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Allen's trial attorneys wanted to put an expert witness on the stand to testify the killings appeared to be a ritual sacrifice by people who worshipped Odin, the king of the gods in Norse mythology.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Cassavetes played up the conflicting feelings on set and exacerbated them by giving Rowlands and Cassel contradictory directions that constantly set the actors against each other.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Post Malone and Morgan Wallen trade blame over bright guitars and driving percussion, giving the song a playful tension that keeps it moving.
    — Brittney Williams, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Vought responded to these setbacks by proposing new grant funding rules that would make political considerations key determinants in which grants get funded.
    — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Some Tennessee lawmakers went further, proposing to prohibit providers from administering mRNA vaccines altogether.
    — Sally C. Pipes, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • During those encounters, the victim said, Gonzalez Reyes would place a firearm on a table to intimidate him and demand free food while presenting himself as an ICE agent.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
  • But the chain postponed presenting the proposal to the council due to a traffic study delay.
    — Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Among other things, these researchers found that the agents developed their own lingo, appeared to conspire among themselves using message boards and even considered sacrificing themselves for the sake of their unauthorized mission.
    — Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • It is used in cars, aircraft, wind turbines, sports equipment, and other applications where reducing weight without sacrificing strength is important.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The display was most recognizable on offense, and the broadcast wasn’t subtle in suggesting what’s different about this Florida team.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
  • In Toronto, Cynthia Erivo opted for a fringed black-and-white Dior dress from the resort 2027 collection—the shaggier, fuller silhouette suggesting that fall’s sensibility for cozy dressing is officially here.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • This one moved from *NSYNC and Drake to Usher and Kool & the Gang, with brass filling stadiums and drumlines carrying the energy long after the opening kick of Week 3 in HBCU football.
    — Wilton Jackson, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Last month, Customs Air and Marine Operations agents stopped a boat about 22 nautical miles from Miami-Dade County carrying 19 people from Ecuador, the Dominican Republic and Venezuela.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • On Sunday, the Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum celebrated her daughter’s 17th birthday with a sweet snap of the mother and daughter posing for the camera.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Although the pair walked the red carpet individually, they were pictured holding hands and posing in a sweet embrace inside the event.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026

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“Offering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offering. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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