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
Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 12 June 2026
For surfing, Playa Cativo Lodge offers two half-day surf excursions to Matapalo and Pavones, which are both a short boat ride away.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
While Miami may have studio complexes, what the Orlando Museum of Art offers with its Florida Prize is that local artists basically get the chance to exhibit in what amounts to solo shows in a major museum.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
This thong offers minimal coverage while offering the benefit of smoothing your lower stomach.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Amazon also offers full truckload services.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
The screen offers suggestions on club choice and where to aim, with an onboard computer displaying a real-time visualization of the course.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
NellaSpec also offers a reusable option for clinical settings that is now in hospitals including the Cleveland Clinic, UC Systems, Kaiser, and Columbia, and the cost is part of the exam, according to the company.
—Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 5 June 2026
Tony Saavedra, Daily News, 10 June 2026
And lenders understand this dynamic and may preemptively raise their mortgage rate offers to borrowers.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 June 2026
To achieve that, the companies need to have costly high-end chips, build expansive data centers, manage power requirements and recruit top-tier researchers who demand multimillion-dollar offers.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The 6-foot-3 guard quickly established himself as an elite scorer and picked up offers from Kansas, Oregon and Kansas State before committing to TCU last December.
—Steven Johnson
june 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
Check Fidelity's promotions page for the latest offers here.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 10 June 2026
When a bidding war for her second book, The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom, hit $800,000 in the late 1990s, Orman told her literary agent to stop it there—even as offers climbed toward a million and a half.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 10 June 2026
The 6-foot-3, 205-pound edge rusher had more than 20 offers, including a recent one from Pittsburgh.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 3 June 2026
There should be a long line of contending teams on hold waiting to make offers.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Verb
The bar offers wall-to-wall TVs, food, drinks and game day specials.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 12 June 2026
For surfing, Playa Cativo Lodge offers two half-day surf excursions to Matapalo and Pavones, which are both a short boat ride away.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
While Miami may have studio complexes, what the Orlando Museum of Art offers with its Florida Prize is that local artists basically get the chance to exhibit in what amounts to solo shows in a major museum.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
This thong offers minimal coverage while offering the benefit of smoothing your lower stomach.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Amazon also offers full truckload services.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
The screen offers suggestions on club choice and where to aim, with an onboard computer displaying a real-time visualization of the course.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
NellaSpec also offers a reusable option for clinical settings that is now in hospitals including the Cleveland Clinic, UC Systems, Kaiser, and Columbia, and the cost is part of the exam, according to the company.
—Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 5 June 2026
Noun
Nearly three-quarters of the claimants have accepted payment offers from Edison, according to the company.
—Tony Saavedra, Daily News, 10 June 2026
And lenders understand this dynamic and may preemptively raise their mortgage rate offers to borrowers.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 June 2026
To achieve that, the companies need to have costly high-end chips, build expansive data centers, manage power requirements and recruit top-tier researchers who demand multimillion-dollar offers.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The 6-foot-3 guard quickly established himself as an elite scorer and picked up offers from Kansas, Oregon and Kansas State before committing to TCU last December.
—Steven Johnson
june 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
Check Fidelity's promotions page for the latest offers here.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 10 June 2026
When a bidding war for her second book, The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom, hit $800,000 in the late 1990s, Orman told her literary agent to stop it there—even as offers climbed toward a million and a half.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 10 June 2026
The 6-foot-3, 205-pound edge rusher had more than 20 offers, including a recent one from Pittsburgh.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 3 June 2026
There should be a long line of contending teams on hold waiting to make offers.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offers
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Visiting North Korea gives Xi another chance to show himself as an agile powerbroker able to engage a diverse cast of leaders, from the chief of the world’s most powerful democracy to an autocrat with a sanctions-defying weapons regime.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Made of flowy polyester, this short-sleeve, above-the-knee A-line dress gives major bohemian vibes.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The evidence suggests that a seemingly random sequence in an innocuous GPS field is broadcast to any device that asks for positioning data (yes, that includes your phone).—
Alan Henry,
PC Magazine,
12 June 2026
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As the name suggests, the night was centered around facilitating deep conversations between strangers, a task much easier when phone usage is kept to a minimum, event organizers said.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
Verb
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For drivers, the tournament presents an opportunity to earn more money — but also challenges navigating crowded streets and road closures.—
Madeline Montgomery,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Bringing Innovation From Space Back Down to Earth Besides limited space and light, growing food in space presents other unexpected difficulties.—
Derek Norman,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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His team sacrifices for one another just like those ’70s teams.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Jack re-enters the cave, finds Desmond, and sacrifices himself by replacing the stone cork, which reignites the light and stabilizes the island.—
Janey Tracey,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Freese will need to organize a back line that has failed to keep a shutout in eight tries dating back to last September.—
Julian Cardillo,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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Levi scored two tries to extend her season-leading tally to 64, and was even more impressive with two try-saving tackles from behind on Katelyn Vaha'akolo.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Her proposals included implementing technology to track extortion, militarizing borders and increasing the presence of police and military personnel in high-risk areas.—
Franklin Briceño,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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And the candidates' crime-fighting proposals were not enough to make inroads with voters, many of whom associate each aspiring president with controversial Peruvian politicians.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The Willowgrove project proposes 1,250 units on a site north of Covell Boulevard and east of the Village Farms site.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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No investor would accept a due diligence process run by someone with a financial stake in the outcome, yet that is the oversight model this rule proposes for $110 billion in public research funds paid by tax dollars.—
Kelly Fleming,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Cancer June 21 – July 22 Cancer, your voice carries extra care.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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June 21 – July 22 Cancer, your voice carries extra care.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
13 June 2026
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“Offers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offers. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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