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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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
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
That could be because some of the new releases and features Apple announced on Tuesday are trailing similar offerings previously released by rivals.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
David Lyman, The Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
The brands that succeed won’t be the ones offering the most, but those offering the right enhancements at the right time.
—Dan Caldwell, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The offering was priced at $3 per share, below the $10-per-share level usually associated with traditional public offerings.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
That could be because some of the new releases and features Apple announced on Tuesday are trailing similar offerings previously released by rivals.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
Cincinnati Shakespeare presents Shakespeare in the Park, as well as offering a show in late summer at its Over-the-Rhine theater.
—David Lyman, The Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
The brands that succeed won’t be the ones offering the most, but those offering the right enhancements at the right time.
—Dan Caldwell, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offering
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For Verlander, his latest quality start was possible due in part to a sacrifice from Dominic Smith, who sacrificed his body for an out.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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At which point Tyler re-enters the room and is given up by the terrified crowd (and, more importantly, anointed by Joan) as one of three people — including Bracken and one of the show’s dancers — who must make the film’s titular sacrifice to save the world from an imminent catastrophe.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The club fees paid by growers go to marketing investments used for websites, TikToks, and ads, giving it wider appeal.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
12 Sep. 2025
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As the overall matter heads towards its March 9, 2026 trial date start, Judge Liman will have the final word – for now – on bringing Swift on board and giving Baldoni and his Wayfarer co-founders more time for their own depositions.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Prosecutors said proposing the legislation after accepting money from Negrin was enough to trigger the state’s anti-corruption laws.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
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However, the president has sought other methods of decreasing the Department of Education's power, including proposing a 15% funding decrease for the agency in his 2026 budget proposal.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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Darrell Smith, assistant commissioner for school choice and parent empowerment, spoke about the rankings while presenting an update on Arkansas' Educational Freedom Accounts program to the state Board of Education.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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By presenting Manuka honey as a spectrum rather than a one-size offering, Nate’s helps consumers find the right fit for their needs while reinforcing trust in their purchase.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Secondary markets buy what the primary market won’t take, then channel it into ingredients for buyers and processors where appearance doesn’t matter, without sacrificing taste or quality.—
Ivanka Trump,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Military families, military brats in the military community are often forgotten about, but these are people that are sacrificing everything for this country.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The original wording suggesting that Soliman faced murder charges in Iraq had been included in the government’s successful argument for keeping him in custody.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement In one of several choreographed gestures suggesting a special and intimate relationship between Russia and India, Putin gave Modi a ride in his presidential limousine to their bilateral meeting in Tianjin.—
Shyam Saran,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Utah authorities released photos of the person of interest in the shooting on Thursday in which the individual can be seen on steps while carrying a black backpack and wearing a shirt with what appeared to be an American flag print on it.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Where other presentations emphasize nondescript techno music and straight-size models, Antonoff and Alexsandra showcased their designs through a who's who of celebrities, sporting their new looks while carrying shelter dogs available for adoption.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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One particularly notable viral video featured the son of a provincial government minister posing in front of a tree made from boxes of luxury labels including Louis Vuitton, Cartier and Gucci.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Social media posts from his family show years of him shooting and posing with various weapons at gun ranges and shows alongside his siblings.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Offering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offering. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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