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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2
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
Cat Sposato, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Furthermore, during high seasons, like Valentine’s Day, platforms are creating special bundles with products like vibrators and chocolates to highlight the offering.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
The classic four-poster design pairs with mattresses of all heights and bedding of any style, offering a clean look that never dates.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Camp Hudson Pines To get up close and personal with Saratoga Springs’ stunning scenery, head to Camp Hudson Pines, a luxury campground with airstream, glamping, and cabin offerings.
—Cat Sposato, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Furthermore, during high seasons, like Valentine’s Day, platforms are creating special bundles with products like vibrators and chocolates to highlight the offering.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
This year, Starbucks is only offering returning drinks like the Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Iced Sugar Cookie Latte and Iced Gingerbread Chai for the start of the holiday menu season.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
The classic four-poster design pairs with mattresses of all heights and bedding of any style, offering a clean look that never dates.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offering
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After her best friend and heir-to-the-throne, Kyrian, replaces her as a sacrifice to the Devil, plain, plus-size and autistic Alesta is willing to go to Hell and back.—
Brittany Johnson,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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Back at Montecalvo, another fan-favorite character is making another sacrifice.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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After being introduced to Picasso, Stein quickly developed a close relationship with him, discussing his work in his cluttered studio, giving him loans, and purchasing his paintings.—
Daphne Merkin,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
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Once seated, she is expected to become the 218th signatory on the discharge petition, giving the coalition enough support to force Johnson’s hand.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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But Bloomberg and Sadik-Khan were proposing something very different.—
Evan Friss,
Time,
3 Nov. 2025
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The first film, which centered on Greg Fockner (Ben Stiller) enduring many awkward encounters while trying to impress his girlfriend’s parents before proposing, became a blockbuster hit, grossing $330 million worldwide.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
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The true-crime trappings offered a pointed tool for presenting evidence that contradicted the husbands’ oblivious assertions.—
Paula Mejía,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
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Outside of presenting to Shohei Ohtani — who was going to sign with the Dodgers anyway — and engaging with Trea Turner, the Cubs have avoided almost all of the tip-top free agents in recent years.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Having Mondays open gives the Jensen family an extra day to schedule appointments without sacrificing club commitments.—
Ilana Arougheti
Updated October 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 Oct. 2025
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The good news is a few quick tweaks can help your device stay powered all day, without sacrificing performance or convenience.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Schulman told Bloomberg the increase in comparable sales was the result of some consumers adding sides or ordering more premium proteins like steak, suggesting wealthier consumers are propping up Cava as others pull back.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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While previous research has begun to highlight the association between dietary patterns and cognitive health, the authors point out that previous findings suggesting a link with dairy have been inconsistent.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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China last tested its ICBM force in September 2024—its first since the 1980s—when a DF-31AG missile carrying a dummy warhead was fired toward international waters in the South Pacific, within the region's nuclear-free zone, according to a Newsweek map.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Falcon 9's upper stage, meanwhile, continued carrying the 29 Starlink satellites toward LEO, where were deployed on schedule about an hour into flight.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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In the weeks after Asaanah was born, Tye White shared a sweet photo of his older daughter posing with her newborn sister.—
Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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Some are praying, others are posing and the grandeur of the churches makes even the most dramatic of designer clothing look small — and spare.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Offering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offering. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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