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
The tea offerings were, of course, listed on the lengthy inventory. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026 October is spooky season, and this week's offerings from Disney+ and Hulu lean into the chills and thrills. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
Fanatics Sportsbook is offering promo code FOXNEWS350 to earn $350 on a $20 wager on the game. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026 Some businesses now offer to facilitate the friendship process, offering summer camps for adults or guidance from friendship coaches that can sometimes cost thousands of dollars. — Renée Onque, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for offering
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offering
Noun
  • On the one hand, there are the flow-state breakthroughs, the gratification of acclaim, the rush of connecting with an audience; on the other, the brutal sacrifices of time, money, and stability.
    — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026
  • For Kotzmacher, the recognition acknowledges sacrifices that extend beyond the softball field.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • By the time Lee’s moved on to thanking his dad for not believing him, thereby giving him something to prove, an embarrassed Frances is making a quick run for the exit.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
  • On Tuesday, Reuters reported that Riyadh was planning to make FII a hybrid event, giving executives the option to take part remotely.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Many protesters are under 18, and Mélenchon — who is 75 and on his fourth presidential run — nodded to that future electorate by proposing to lower the voting age to 16.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The city is proposing a two-year contract that would give firefighters an 8% raise in the first year, plus an additional 2% for those trained as paramedics, who currently make up about 87% of the department’s personnel.
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Belgian distributor Primitives is presenting the format to buyers in MIPCOM this year.
    — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The selection of 13 titles brings together established veteran voices next to first-time filmmakers, with 12 films presenting their world or international premieres.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Related Stories The discussion brought together representatives from Lionsgate, UTA, Gold House Studios, Hybe America Studios and East West Bank to examine how Asian stories can reach wider audiences without sacrificing their cultural identity.
    — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The setup smooths the music’s flux without sacrificing the flavor of all the places and styles the album spans.
    — Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Many commenters criticize the low pay for teachers, suggesting that economic pressures drive educators to seek additional income through unconventional means.
    — Dan Simmons, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026
  • TouchBistro research reported by Restaurant Dive found that Gen Z and millennials frequently eat alone, suggesting dining without company is already a familiar routine for many younger adults.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Nobody is accountable for carrying that signal across the business, another way of saying nobody owns it.
    — Jay Lee, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The cost of carrying a credit card balance and getting a car loan have also increased.
    — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The men appear to have developed a close relationship and often share pictures together on their socials, including posing together at the 2021 Los Angeles premiere of the Peter Jackson’s Beatles miniseries Get Back (see above).
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
  • One image showed Patton posing for a mirror selfie at what appeared to be the White House.
    — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

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“Offering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offering. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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