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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
Gray Rohrer, Sun Sentinel, 15 May 2026
The restaurant offers Latin American dishes in a restaurant known for its vibrant ambiance and cocktails.
—Evan Moore
may 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
The collection also offers the Mama Tee, a lightweight cotton jersey tee available in gray and ivory, and the Girlfriend Tee, a white single knit jersey with a structured peplum silhouette.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
The system also offers powerful intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance features, such as cameras and a telescope, allowing operators to see farther and capture footage of adversaries in high detail and resolution, as per reports.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau also offers educational resources on managing debt, while the Federal Trade Commission provides guidance on avoiding debt relief scams.
—Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 14 May 2026
The snapshot offers only a partial look at consumer spending and doesn’t include things like travel and hotel stays.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Additionally, the building offers a parking space for two cars.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
What to do nearby Set along Mokapu Beach, the resort offers ocean activities like snorkeling and Hawaiian canoe experiences.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Rather than relying on a city or town to respond to offers of grant assistance, Illinois would directly override practices that inhibit housing construction.
—Michael Schill, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Start by seeing how low your current mortgage rate offers are here.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Everything the bakery offers is completely from scratch.
—Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Kennedy, a class of 2029 recruit, has offers from Arkansas, Auburn, Missouri and more entering his sophomore season.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
Our expert take The Business Platinum Card from American Express is a premium business card loaded with statement credit offers for business services and travel that help justify its steep annual fee.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Wasserman, along with significant stakeholder Providence Equity Partners, is now fielding offers on whether to break up The Team or sell in whole to a single suitor.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Taking charge in February of 2018, the new CEO immensely ramped up the marketing budget for everything from Google Search banner ads to introductory offers for resort stays, all aimed at his target demographic.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Verb
In the latest round of budget offers Thursday evening, the House didn’t include money for two programs championed by first lady Casey DeSantis — a cancer research innovation fund and a food testing program.
—Gray Rohrer, Sun Sentinel, 15 May 2026
The restaurant offers Latin American dishes in a restaurant known for its vibrant ambiance and cocktails.
—Evan Moore
may 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
The collection also offers the Mama Tee, a lightweight cotton jersey tee available in gray and ivory, and the Girlfriend Tee, a white single knit jersey with a structured peplum silhouette.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
The system also offers powerful intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance features, such as cameras and a telescope, allowing operators to see farther and capture footage of adversaries in high detail and resolution, as per reports.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau also offers educational resources on managing debt, while the Federal Trade Commission provides guidance on avoiding debt relief scams.
—Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 14 May 2026
The snapshot offers only a partial look at consumer spending and doesn’t include things like travel and hotel stays.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Additionally, the building offers a parking space for two cars.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
What to do nearby Set along Mokapu Beach, the resort offers ocean activities like snorkeling and Hawaiian canoe experiences.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Noun
The competing offers for Giannis Antetokounmpo should answer that question.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Rather than relying on a city or town to respond to offers of grant assistance, Illinois would directly override practices that inhibit housing construction.
—Michael Schill, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Start by seeing how low your current mortgage rate offers are here.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Everything the bakery offers is completely from scratch.
—Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Kennedy, a class of 2029 recruit, has offers from Arkansas, Auburn, Missouri and more entering his sophomore season.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
Our expert take The Business Platinum Card from American Express is a premium business card loaded with statement credit offers for business services and travel that help justify its steep annual fee.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Wasserman, along with significant stakeholder Providence Equity Partners, is now fielding offers on whether to break up The Team or sell in whole to a single suitor.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Taking charge in February of 2018, the new CEO immensely ramped up the marketing budget for everything from Google Search banner ads to introductory offers for resort stays, all aimed at his target demographic.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offers
Verb
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The Pisces Moon trine Jupiter gives instinct unusual confidence, making a risk feel worth taking.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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As his tone grows more drawn-out and guttural, and Thomas’ lyrical touch gives way to percussive attack, the rhythm section ups the ante, picking up speed like a gathering tornado.—
Levi Dayan,
Pitchfork,
11 May 2026
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Research suggests Della Kinder, who mailed the card, was born in 1884, died in 1953, and is buried in Woodruff County.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 May 2026
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But the dismal consumer mood as of late, and the weakness in the markets' internals, suggests something may need to give, especially with elevated yields and a rising Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) .—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Hilton’s position is not just bad for California but presents a risk to women everywhere.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Taking each brand partner’s DNA into account, Hansae creates mood boards and presents trends in a way that fits their image.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Colloff’s reporting is, as usual, dogged and exhaustive, and the book reads like a thriller, but never sacrifices the humanity of the people Skalnik hurt.—
Michael Schaub,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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That sacrifices a certain sense of community but emphasizes the musical’s solos.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The White Sox beat the Royals 6-5 on Wednesday night at Rate Field for Chicago’s fourth victory in six tries against KC this season.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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Donovan Mitchell has never been out of the second round in eight previous tries.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Peace proposals are usually negotiated behind closed doors; threats are seldom made publicly.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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The single mother campaigns on addressing the state’s affordability crisis with free childcare and tuition proposals, positioning herself as uniquely understanding the everyday struggles of working Californians.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
Verb
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To return the favor, Graham proposes a fake dating scheme with Wells to make her crush, singer Justin Kohl (Josh Heuston), jealous.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Legislation in Washington proposes offsetting any lost Highway Trust Fund revenue with general funds, but critics warn that could raise the federal deficit — and potentially jeopardize the long-term sustainability of infrastructure projects.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Verb
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His remarks amplified on his long-running view that US clout is waning against China’s, a perspective that carries weight because of his experience in China with Bridgewater, the world’s largest hedge fund — experience that has brought some criticism over his links to leaders in Beijing.—
David Westin,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Surgeries, skin graft, and years of rehab For 28-year-old Jessica Aguilar, every mile carries extra meaning, because making it to the starting line is a victory.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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“Offers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offers. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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