1
as in gives
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 suggests
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 presents
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 sacrifices
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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as in tries
an effort to do or accomplish something
made the usual halfhearted offer to grab the check before his dinner companion could
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as in proposals
something which is presented for consideration
a job offer that I couldn't refuse
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Recent Examples of offers
Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
Alternatively, Tijjani Reijnders offers running power that could hurt Liverpool on the break.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
The Best Web Series award, selected from 30 submissions, offers INR1 million ($12,000) to be shared among creators and producers.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
This card also offers up to $100 for a TSA PreCheck or Global Entry application fee on top of its up to $100 for airline incidentals, like seat upgrades, baggage fees and in-flight purchases.
—Harlan Vaughn, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Unable to afford the surgery, Taylor offers to promote his experience with the company as payment.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Peacock – The streaming service has exclusive rights to most EPL matches every week and also offers replays.
—Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
Recycling offers an alternative; however, current rates remain below 20 percent because most structures have not yet reached the end of their lifespan.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
The dress is made from a fine-gauge knit that offers warmth without feeling bulky, which is essential for fluctuating weather.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Strand shares that the mere thought of replacing a roof shortly after moving in can be overwhelming for buyers and is often what leads to lower offers or buyers walking away all together.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
The Grizzlies, who, as The Athletic and other outlets reported, are open to trade offers for Morant, missed five of their 11 attempts in the paint and all but one of their seven 3-point attempts in the fourth.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Any guests interested should check in with their airline to see the best offers of service available to them.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
See how low your current mortgage rate offers are here.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Tucker and Bichette also come with qualifying offers, meaning the Yankees would have to forfeit draft pick compensation.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
The Mavericks are a half-game out of 11th place in the West entering Saturday’s game, just two games in the loss column behind the Memphis Grizzlies, who will reportedly entertain offers to move star guard Ja Morant ahead of the trade deadline.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
In other business, the commission learned two veteran law enforcement officers who are serving elsewhere have accepted offers to join the Chesterton police force.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
In addition to marketing and contract management services, Cureate offers educational courses.
—Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
Alternatively, Tijjani Reijnders offers running power that could hurt Liverpool on the break.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
The Best Web Series award, selected from 30 submissions, offers INR1 million ($12,000) to be shared among creators and producers.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
This card also offers up to $100 for a TSA PreCheck or Global Entry application fee on top of its up to $100 for airline incidentals, like seat upgrades, baggage fees and in-flight purchases.
—Harlan Vaughn, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Unable to afford the surgery, Taylor offers to promote his experience with the company as payment.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Peacock – The streaming service has exclusive rights to most EPL matches every week and also offers replays.
—Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
Recycling offers an alternative; however, current rates remain below 20 percent because most structures have not yet reached the end of their lifespan.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
The dress is made from a fine-gauge knit that offers warmth without feeling bulky, which is essential for fluctuating weather.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
Schroder was banking on bigger offers on the free agent market, but the decision ultimately cost him millions of dollars.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Strand shares that the mere thought of replacing a roof shortly after moving in can be overwhelming for buyers and is often what leads to lower offers or buyers walking away all together.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
The Grizzlies, who, as The Athletic and other outlets reported, are open to trade offers for Morant, missed five of their 11 attempts in the paint and all but one of their seven 3-point attempts in the fourth.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Any guests interested should check in with their airline to see the best offers of service available to them.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
See how low your current mortgage rate offers are here.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Tucker and Bichette also come with qualifying offers, meaning the Yankees would have to forfeit draft pick compensation.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
The Mavericks are a half-game out of 11th place in the West entering Saturday’s game, just two games in the loss column behind the Memphis Grizzlies, who will reportedly entertain offers to move star guard Ja Morant ahead of the trade deadline.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
In other business, the commission learned two veteran law enforcement officers who are serving elsewhere have accepted offers to join the Chesterton police force.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offers
Verb
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That gives the car a one-to-one power-to-weight ratio, a figure usually reserved for modern hypercars.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Using music for change, a pair of winners gives children a voice through songwriting.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Confrontation, Khamenei suggests, is an inevitability.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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As the name suggests, everything—from cover to pages—is black, so just any ink won’t show up.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Left tackle Trent Williams chuckled when reporters advised him that the Rams’ front presents quite a challenge, led by Byron Young and Jared Verse.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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In another example provided by the IRS, a server presents a customer’s bill on an electronic handheld point-of-sale device, which offers the option to pay 15%, 18%, 20%, other, or no tip.—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Mo Eun sacrifices herself for Yun-su, forcing Yeong-in to stab her and then using his surprise to stab him in the heart.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
5 Dec. 2025
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In the video, Manilow portrays a character who sacrifices a traditional family life to pursue his dream as a performer.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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After an all-too-easy blowout over the New York Jets at the Meadowlands, the Bills won a single road game over their next four tries, including losses to the Atlanta Falcons and Miami Dolphins.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Golden State continued to create separation in the fourth quarter, holding a double-digit lead for much of the fourth and cruising to a win, their sixth in their last eight tries.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Officials in Brussels, Berlin, and Paris viewed early proposals as overly concessive to Moscow, insufficiently safeguarding Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity — particularly regarding Donbas, Crimea, and possible concessions beyond current lines of control.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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In response to questions from The Sacramento Bee, representatives from the governor’s office did not address any of the proposals lawmakers have been discussing.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The project proposes that San Diego vacate a section of Soledad Avenue that was originally intended for street purposes and allow the lot to be developed with the new two-story house, a 1,205-square-foot basement and an attached 780-square-foot two-story accessory dwelling unit.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Notably, the new technical report proposes several innovations.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Yasmin Espinoza, whose grandmother was deported despite being born in Arizona, now carries her passport everywhere.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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Rams running backs Kyren Williams and Blake Corum combined for 102 rushing yards on 24 carries.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Offers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offers. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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