as in sacrifice
something offered to a god
some ancient gods were thought to demand burnt offerings
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1
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
Peter Debruge, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Jeep Compass — $30,165 The cheapest offering from Jeep is the Compass.
—Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Jacqueline Kehoe, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
Listen politely and consider offering a compromise to address any concerns.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The lowbrow Netflix offering was conceived as a sitcom, then reengineered as a feature, which explains the rapid-fire humor, if not the heart.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Jeep Compass — $30,165 The cheapest offering from Jeep is the Compass.
—Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Maah Daah Hey Trail runs for 144 miles, offering some of the best exposure to what’s left of the country’s majestic grasslands, plus surprisingly jagged peaks, rugged plateaus, and ample river crossings.
—Jacqueline Kehoe, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
Listen politely and consider offering a compromise to address any concerns.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offering
Noun
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They were forced to offer their daughter as a sacrifice to Cetus to keep their entire kingdom from being ravaged by the sea monster.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
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Turning her yard into a parking lot for six or seven Saturdays a year means Giordani has to make sacrifices.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The three-bedroom model is currently priced lower than the two-bedroom version on Amazon—essentially giving you an extra room for free.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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Thanks for giving this beautiful baby a home!—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Trenton Stewart Stewart was weeks away from his wedding after proposing to his fiancé in December, according to social media posts.—
Nicole Young,
Nashville Tennessean,
13 Oct. 2025
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Instead, Kelce had to settle for proposing after recording a podcast.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sandy Baltimore beat opponent Maelle Garbino to almost every loose ball, presenting a constant threat on the left.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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In response, geolocation firms have begun presenting alternative options that tie prices to monthly unique active users, or in some cases, revenue.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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Along the way, Hawkins wrapped the dog in his jacket after sacrificing his towel to a nearby river.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Ruched waist detailing, a gold button accent, and polished cowl neck make the stretchy staple classy enough for any occasion without sacrificing comfort and visually creating an hourglass shape.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But in the last decade, research on ultraprocessed foods has challenged that notion, suggesting that these foods may drive us to eat more.—
Alice Callahan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Furthermore, big banks — bellwethers for economic activity — such as JPMorgan Chase, Citi and Goldman Sachs, beat earnings expectations, suggesting that fundamentals are still sound.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Pulisic came into the camp carrying an injury, and the conditions in Denver weren’t Arctic.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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So, when viewing the Raiders’ expectations for running back Ashton Jeanty this season, Bowers is the right man to ask about carrying that load while getting acclimated to the NFL at the same time.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Earlier this week, the reality TV star shared photos on Instagram of herself posing in nothing but glitter and a crown.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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State officials on the front lines of preparing for natural disasters and responding to emergencies say severe cuts to federal security grants, restrictions on money intended for readiness and funding delays tied to litigation are posing a growing risk to their ability to respond to crises.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Offering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offering. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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