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
Now Google has touted the model as performing better than top OpenAI and Anthropic offerings in some benchmarks. — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026 Through its wide program offerings, CSU is preparing all students to enter a workforce where quantum is growing and showing that the field has places for people on the southeast side, Whitman Easton said. — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
Who’s offering him Cool Ranch Doritos from the bag stashed inside his Speedo. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 25 Sep. 2026 The bill would even fund the program, offering $100 million to set everything up. — Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for offering
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offering
Noun
  • Training to become a top-tier classical dancer demands discipline and sacrifice anywhere.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • While her brother is torn between his sister and power, a devastating secret will reveal that neither resistance nor sacrifice is enough to stop oblivion.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Stratolaunch is adding a Boeing 777-200ER to its hypersonic testing fleet, giving the company another aircraft capable of carrying its Talon-A vehicles into the air.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Netflix has unveiled a collaboration with Spanish streamer Filmin, giving Netflix members in Spain access to a monthly selection of films and documentaries, curated by Filmin’s editorial team.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • For their part, the coalition government’s partners—the members of Sumar—are proposing to directly expropriate the home in question.
    — Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 27 Sep. 2026
  • As a result, regulators and lawmakers from Colorado to Massachusetts are starting to question whether things have gone too far — and some are now proposing stricter consumer protections.
    — Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 26 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Canva is the exclusive presenting sponsor while FIJI Water serves as the official water sponsor and American Airlines as the official airline.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The international scope of the event will also be reflected within the 20 country and group pavilions, presenting beauty products, technologies and industry solutions from across the globe.
    — Advertorial, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Watch for newer enzyme-heavy formulas to narrow that gap, which would give consumers more confidence in switching to laundry detergent sheets without sacrificing performance.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Much like white, navy blue is a classic, timeless color that offers a deep neutral contrast to black or gray doors without sacrificing a sophisticated look.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • For example, the national median home price increased about 2% year-over-year as of August, suggesting that homes are becoming more expensive and seemingly at odds with reduced demand from buyers.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Many of those deals would have likely kicked into high gear in fiscal 2026, suggesting more growth in the business is to come.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The resulting frame weighs just six pounds without the battery, despite supporting a drone capable of carrying 110 pounds.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Hurling is one of Ireland’s national sports, and involves moving a ball down the field, either by hitting it or carrying it for up to four steps.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Luann is unfazed and unmoving, cigar in hand, fedora on her head, posing for the camera despite the woman wailing from beneath her ass.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026
  • In the photos, the teenager could be seen wearing a pink and white dress, posing in front of her outdoor dinner party.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026

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“Offering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offering. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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