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
Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 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
Solari Crisis & Human Services offers a free, statewide crisis line 24/7/365.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
While the site offers savings on a range of essentials, only some home finds are on sale for Amazon Prime members.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
This brightness is anchored by the deep earthy bitterness of the Cynar, the Japanese Whiskey offers a soft grain finish, and the salt keeps the whole project from becoming too bitter.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
The plug-in hybrid now offers an electric-only range of about 80 miles, while overall efficiency improves to the equivalent of 84 miles per gallon once the battery is depleted.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
The Kentucky Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Oct. 2025
At The Boca Raton Beach Club Plan your stay so that your home base is The Boca Raton Beach Club, which, as the name suggests, offers half a mile of beach and a stunning pool that isn't to be missed!
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
Get up and running before tonight's games start to make the most of these offers.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers.
—Lori Zaino, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Tap a high-drain app, then choose something like Restrict background usage, Optimize, or Disallow background activity (depending on the options your phone offers).
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
While losing friends and job offers in the wake of the scandal, Griffin fell into a deep depression and became addicted to OxyContin and benzodiazepines.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Those rate offers are usually only available for borrowers with great credit.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
When Target disclosed early holiday discounts for Target Circle Week to rival Amazon Prime Days earlier this month, the discounter said Converse shoes were discounted 20 percent, and that special deal of the day offers were 40 percent off shoe brands such as Crocs and Hey Dude.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
These early connections also often lead to future job offers, internships and support that can help a career skyrocket.
—Margaret Buranen, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, or WIC, offers food benefits, breastfeeding services and nutrition education to 65,000 Arkansas women, infants and children younger than five.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 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
Solari Crisis & Human Services offers a free, statewide crisis line 24/7/365.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
While the site offers savings on a range of essentials, only some home finds are on sale for Amazon Prime members.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
This brightness is anchored by the deep earthy bitterness of the Cynar, the Japanese Whiskey offers a soft grain finish, and the salt keeps the whole project from becoming too bitter.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
The plug-in hybrid now offers an electric-only range of about 80 miles, while overall efficiency improves to the equivalent of 84 miles per gallon once the battery is depleted.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
The Kentucky Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Oct. 2025
At The Boca Raton Beach Club Plan your stay so that your home base is The Boca Raton Beach Club, which, as the name suggests, offers half a mile of beach and a stunning pool that isn't to be missed!
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
But as Swain weighed the offers, one stood out—from Bob Hotz, chairman of corporate finance and acquisitions chief at mid-market investment banking powerhouse Houlihan Lokey.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
Get up and running before tonight's games start to make the most of these offers.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers.
—Lori Zaino, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Tap a high-drain app, then choose something like Restrict background usage, Optimize, or Disallow background activity (depending on the options your phone offers).
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
While losing friends and job offers in the wake of the scandal, Griffin fell into a deep depression and became addicted to OxyContin and benzodiazepines.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Those rate offers are usually only available for borrowers with great credit.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
When Target disclosed early holiday discounts for Target Circle Week to rival Amazon Prime Days earlier this month, the discounter said Converse shoes were discounted 20 percent, and that special deal of the day offers were 40 percent off shoe brands such as Crocs and Hey Dude.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
These early connections also often lead to future job offers, internships and support that can help a career skyrocket.
—Margaret Buranen, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offers
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Article 1 of the Constitution specifically gives Congress the power to declare war.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
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Billed as an action crime drama, which gives a magical realism twist to a real-life figure.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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His original, undoctored manuscript even suggests that James might have plotted to have Elizabeth assassinated.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Mental health and immune response are affected by how animals are feeling—and, as the rash of stereotypies suggests, captive animals are not feeling well.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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This evolution presents a major opportunity for telcos.—
Astha Bhardwaj,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Halloween 5 presents more supernatural elements than previous Halloween films, with Jamie having a telepathic connection to her murderous uncle, and Michael being cursed and controlled by a cult to kill his family members.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Is there a scenario where Hendrick or Penske sacrifices the race for one driver to push the other to a win, or does every driver have to win their own race?—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Alex sacrifices herself, tackling Morsus and tossing them both into the portal.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Since the start of last season, Matthews has scored two goals or more in a game only four times in 79 tries — once this season and three times in 67 games last season.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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On Tuesday, Betts had one hit in four tries – a little-and-late single with the Dodgers trailing by five runs in the eighth inning in a 6-2 Game 4 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, who wound up doubling up Betts at second base one batter later.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Several proposals fell through over the years because residents or city officials disapproved.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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But other legislative proposals have repeatedly stalled.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Yet Mamdani proposes to turn Gotham into a laboratory for radical economic redistribution and left-wing social engineering.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The team proposes a few different mechanisms that could account for the unexpectedly rapid brightening of this comet from beyond the solar system.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The only thing that carries any water is making up something to attack Gretchen.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Freedom of speech carries a responsibility to exercise it in a manner that respects the safety and rights of others.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Offers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offers. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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