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
Eve Chen, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
What customers are saying Homeland locations in Oklahoma City hold ratings on Yelp, with customers noting specialty offerings and convenient services.
—Community's Choice Awards, Oklahoman, 14 Mar. 2026
Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
According to prosecutors, Trent Sanson reached out to the council member in June 2024, offering $10,000 to place the project on a City Council agenda and vote in favor of it.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
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Noun
There are also several of the park's 14 new dining offerings, including the Regal View Restaurant and Lounge, which will offer all-day character dining featuring Disney princesses and the resort's first in-park bar.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
What customers are saying Homeland locations in Oklahoma City hold ratings on Yelp, with customers noting specialty offerings and convenient services.
—Community's Choice Awards, Oklahoman, 14 Mar. 2026
Verb
Since last year, T-Mobile has been offering satellite-to-phone service to eligible customers to receive a signal in cellular dead zones, such as rural and remote areas.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
According to prosecutors, Trent Sanson reached out to the council member in June 2024, offering $10,000 to place the project on a City Council agenda and vote in favor of it.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offering
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Going to the gym and family sacrifices.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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Maybe the closest thing the movie has to a thesis comes when one of the contestants flies a drone to the sisters and tries to offer a compromise via a loophole in the rules that could spare all of them, if Grace is willing to make a repugnant sacrifice.—
Jada Yuan,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2026
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Voting for the Oscars ended March 5, possibly giving members of the academy just enough time to reconsider the slate of nominees.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Deciphering program revisits five of the seven films screened during that inaugural year, giving audiences a rare chance to experience some of the festival’s earliest highlights.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
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Eight months ago, production designers Misty Buckley and Alana Billingsley began proposing new ideas for the 2026 Academy Awards stage.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Now the district is proposing layoffs and program cuts.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
13 Mar. 2026
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Mark Lanier, the attorney representing Kaley, began his closing statement by presenting the jurors with an image of a herd of gazelles surrounded by a lion.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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These performers are expected to be performers, but they’re also expected to be presenting themselves.—
Charlie Harding,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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Consider moving a meeting to protect family time, because a small adjustment could restore steadiness without sacrificing your supportive nature.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Nonetheless, many states are sacrificing the long-term health and sustainability of the legal cannabis market for theoretical short-term gains reaped by sky-high taxes.—
Paul Armentano,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Yet overall hiring was essentially unchanged, suggesting companies are reluctant to fill open positions, perhaps because of uncertainty around the impact of artificial intelligence.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Wilson’s move in 2013 to step down as chairman of the board came weeks after his comments in an interview suggesting that Lululemon products didn’t need to cater to larger women.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, as well the Tripoli and other amphibious assault ships carrying the Marines, are based in Japan and have been in the Pacific Ocean for several days, according to images released by the military.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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The most serious mid-air collision involving the plane happened in 1966, when a B-52 bomber carrying nuclear bombs struck a tanker near Palomares, Spain.—
Kim Tong-Hyung,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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In a new Instagram post, costume designer Mona May shared a behind-the-scenes photo posing with the couple at a screeing of Chalamet's film Marty Supreme.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
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Hydrogen is highly energetic and easy to ignite, posing the risk of an explosion if too much aggregates in one area.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Offering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offering. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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