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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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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
Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
With a talented voice cast and a focus on STEM, the series offers a fresh and heartwarming take on the superhero origin story in a celebration of individuality and bravery.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The Drama offers a glimpse of what intervention looks like.
—Nicole Hockley, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
The VoloXPro offers many different technical configurations and variants, ranging from a minimalist cockpit with single-stick control to a high-end version with all the bells and whistles.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Why book Florence’s latest five-star opening offers the best of both worlds.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
United Airlines, for example, now offers a bag-tracking feature in its app that allows travelers to follow luggage throughout the journey, with updates similar to package delivery tracking.
—Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
The education division of Maker Park Radio, a nonprofit streaming station based in Stapleton, offers courses on vinyl, hip-hop lyric writing, live remixing, and intro to music production and sampling.
—The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
Each season offers a chance to enrich it, care for it, and build something even better than before.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Both American and Brazilian volleyball players — a nod to the fact that Vivian’s mom, Gisele Bündchen, is Brazilian — showed up with offers and compliments.
—Ryan Brennan
april 22, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
See how low your current mortgage rate offers are here.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
During a recent visit to Los Angeles, where the actor was also pitching his new AMC drama The Audacity, Galifianakis spoke about his passion project, working with kids, a Between Two Ferns regret and the nickname he’s earned from his agents after passing on so many offers.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Union leaders said that UC’s offers will still leave overall members with incomes that lag behind long-term inflation.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Wagler had only two high-major offers out of high school, and ESPN now ranks him as the fifth-best prospect in the NBA draft.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Mayes, the son of Notre Dame and Green Bay Packers receiver Derrick Mayes, told USA Today his agent began getting calls two months ago and received offers in the mid-six figures.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
The idea that transparency offers a route to closure is already proving illusory.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
With a talented voice cast and a focus on STEM, the series offers a fresh and heartwarming take on the superhero origin story in a celebration of individuality and bravery.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The Drama offers a glimpse of what intervention looks like.
—Nicole Hockley, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
The VoloXPro offers many different technical configurations and variants, ranging from a minimalist cockpit with single-stick control to a high-end version with all the bells and whistles.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Why book Florence’s latest five-star opening offers the best of both worlds.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
United Airlines, for example, now offers a bag-tracking feature in its app that allows travelers to follow luggage throughout the journey, with updates similar to package delivery tracking.
—Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
The education division of Maker Park Radio, a nonprofit streaming station based in Stapleton, offers courses on vinyl, hip-hop lyric writing, live remixing, and intro to music production and sampling.
—The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
Each season offers a chance to enrich it, care for it, and build something even better than before.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
Co-written and executive produced by The Old Man co-creator Robert Levine, who will serve as showrunner, the crime drama was recently taken out and has already garnered four offers, sources said.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Both American and Brazilian volleyball players — a nod to the fact that Vivian’s mom, Gisele Bündchen, is Brazilian — showed up with offers and compliments.
—Ryan Brennan
april 22, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
See how low your current mortgage rate offers are here.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
During a recent visit to Los Angeles, where the actor was also pitching his new AMC drama The Audacity, Galifianakis spoke about his passion project, working with kids, a Between Two Ferns regret and the nickname he’s earned from his agents after passing on so many offers.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Union leaders said that UC’s offers will still leave overall members with incomes that lag behind long-term inflation.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Wagler had only two high-major offers out of high school, and ESPN now ranks him as the fifth-best prospect in the NBA draft.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Mayes, the son of Notre Dame and Green Bay Packers receiver Derrick Mayes, told USA Today his agent began getting calls two months ago and received offers in the mid-six figures.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offers
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Each necklace has a little pavé jump ring that attaches it to the chain and gives it a subtle sparkle.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Styles checks every box in the type of player the Commanders covet — tough, versatile, athletic, smart — and gives them a young player to build around for years to come.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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This suggests that Amodei believed Anthropic had more leverage on the Pentagon than the Pentagon had on it — the CEO of a company founded just five years ago shrugging off a threat from the world’s most powerful and best-funded entity.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Two Boys Fighting Over a Bladder (circa 1767–1770) suggests that the latter view has bite.—
Julian Bell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Edens did not conduct a psychological evaluation of Horner and did not offer an opinion on whether Horner presents a risk of future violence.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2026
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Another technique for staging bloodshed might involve the candidate superficially wounding himself with a small razor blade, like professional wrestlers do, but that also presents challenges.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That sacrifices a certain sense of community but emphasizes the musical’s solos.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson, a father or three, sacrifices a lot of family time in his role.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There had been doubt over the 2026 launch following the second failure of the H3 in seven tries in December 2025, but the issue was soon isolated as a payload fairing separation anomaly, clearing the way for MMX to proceed.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The duck confit and salmon tagine are must-tries, and the candlelit atmosphere pairs perfectly with excellent cocktails.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Lawmakers should not double down on a legally vulnerable statute or attempt to expand it further, as some recent proposals have attempted.—
Jeffrey S. Trimbath,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2026
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The new proposals are part of an ongoing effort by some lawmakers and policymakers to address the financial strain caregiving can place on individuals, including their ability to save for retirement.—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The city’s nightlife offerings — including everything from concert venues and nightclubs to some wine bars and restaurants — are set to see a major overhaul this year as the city’s licensing department proposes changes to its regulatory framework for them.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Trump’s 2027 budget, released a few days before CISA issued its current advisory, proposes to cut more than seven hundred million dollars from the agency; among other things, the budget eliminates its election-security program.—
Sue Halpern,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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The 5-10, 199-pound Nixon signed with the Packers on Saturday, following a season in which the Texas native led the Knights in rushing touchdowns (seven) and was second in rushing yards (554) and carries (71).—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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Reaves’ soft-tissue injury usually carries a four-to-six-week recovery process.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Offers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offers. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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