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
News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Curious as to how the fast-food chain can even conceive such an offering?
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026
Kango serves California and Arizona, offering similar services with transparent pay — a minimum of $20 per job or $35 per hour.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
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Noun
This session marks an important step in shaping the next chapter of early‑childhood offerings, a news release stated.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Curious as to how the fast-food chain can even conceive such an offering?
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
The book will find the hit-making King of Crunk and master ad-libber offering an expansive look at his life and career.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026
Kango serves California and Arizona, offering similar services with transparent pay — a minimum of $20 per job or $35 per hour.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offering
Noun
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Others say the spirit of sacrifice that Kimbangu embodied should be emulated by Congo’s leaders.—
Rodney Muhumuza,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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So the couple made a major sacrifice.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Rocus, also known as The Bone Wreck, ran aground while transporting a cargo of cow bones to be used as fertilizer on the island, thus giving Anegada's Cow Wreck Beach its unique name.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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All in all, Springs totaled seven scoreless innings, one hit, two walks, six strikeouts and 93 pitches before giving way to a bullpen that also blanked the Bombers.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The attorneys are proposing that the complaint be certified as a class-action lawsuit, saying the company could have 300 or more similar agreements with Colorado homeowners.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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Beginning next school year, the district is proposing that the dual credit anatomy and physiology course also be given for honors credit, Howard explained.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Sellers should prepare for motivated buyers by pricing their homes well and presenting them well.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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There’s something profoundly beautiful about presenting an opportunity to build community, even better when others accept the generosity.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Without sacrificing the book’s dark humor, Burke doesn’t shy away from the repercussions of Natalie’s choices, and scenes with her children are the most frustrating and emotionally resonant.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Benefits for Brands and Retailers The Trust Protocol’s Annual Report also confirms that its growers’ practices provide environmental benefits without sacrificing yield or fiber quality.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Many shots appear to be filmed with telephoto lenses, suggesting, via the camera’s distance from the action, Sasha’s distance from her own past and her struggle to remember.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Semiofficial news agencies in Iran published a chart Thursday suggesting the Revolutionary Guard put sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial trade route for oil, during the war.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This current mission marks the first time the capsule is carrying a crew whose lives are on the line.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
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Come Friday, April 10, the Orion vehicle carrying the astronauts will zoom back into Earth's atmosphere before deploying parachutes to make a water landing in the Pacific Ocean near California.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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In the accompanying photo, Fleetwood and his new bride, Elizabeth Jordan lean into one another, cheekily posing behind Fleetwood's upheld fedora.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
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The rice may contain foreign material, posing a safety hazard.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Offering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offering. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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