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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
Tania Francois, CBS News, 19 June 2026
At a typical weekend festival, owner Sal Graci offers four roll varieties (and a couple of lemonades).
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 19 June 2026
Global powers will hope the 14-point agreement offers some relief for the international economy, still suffering the ripple effects of Iran’s throttling of the vital waterway.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 18 June 2026
Steel offers a lightweight alternative for the track but wears much quicker.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Today, the park offers over 35 rides, attractions and shows.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
The Istanbul clinic offers FUE and DHI techniques, with the surgeon’s involvement varying by case.
—Ascend Agency, Denver Post, 18 June 2026
Mesalands Dinosaur Museum in Tucumcari, New Mexico Part of Mesalands Community College in Tucumcari, New Mexico, the Dinosaur Museum and Natural Science Laboratory offers a look at the mighty creatures that once roamed the area during the Mesozoic era.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
The lodge offers hiking excursions to both.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2026
Yebit held offers from Arizona State, Arkansas and Minnesota among others.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
Even before the ink had dried on the House settlement agreements, reports emerged of prospective claims buyers aggressively pitching class members with offers for pennies on the dollar and not disclosing the risks.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 June 2026
Sosa wound up with a handful of offers, including from FIU, but committed to North Carolina State University as a freshman.
—Anthony Aguirre, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
Shop around and compare offers from at least three lenders, as doing so can shave close to a full percentage point off your rate, and be sure to talk to lenders directly about terms and costs that may not appear online.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Check Fidelity's promotions page for the latest offers here.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 17 June 2026
Zillow's 2026 Paint Color Analysis found that select warm tones can lead to higher home offers.
—Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 16 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
Verb
For student Samir Rios, the trip offers a chance to engage with a new community.
—Tania Francois, CBS News, 19 June 2026
At a typical weekend festival, owner Sal Graci offers four roll varieties (and a couple of lemonades).
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 19 June 2026
Global powers will hope the 14-point agreement offers some relief for the international economy, still suffering the ripple effects of Iran’s throttling of the vital waterway.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 18 June 2026
Steel offers a lightweight alternative for the track but wears much quicker.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Today, the park offers over 35 rides, attractions and shows.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
The Istanbul clinic offers FUE and DHI techniques, with the surgeon’s involvement varying by case.
—Ascend Agency, Denver Post, 18 June 2026
Mesalands Dinosaur Museum in Tucumcari, New Mexico Part of Mesalands Community College in Tucumcari, New Mexico, the Dinosaur Museum and Natural Science Laboratory offers a look at the mighty creatures that once roamed the area during the Mesozoic era.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
The lodge offers hiking excursions to both.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
Noun
Eventually, fueled with the power of having a rare NBA no-trade clause, Beal had the Wizards fielding offers.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2026
Yebit held offers from Arizona State, Arkansas and Minnesota among others.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
Even before the ink had dried on the House settlement agreements, reports emerged of prospective claims buyers aggressively pitching class members with offers for pennies on the dollar and not disclosing the risks.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 June 2026
Sosa wound up with a handful of offers, including from FIU, but committed to North Carolina State University as a freshman.
—Anthony Aguirre, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
Shop around and compare offers from at least three lenders, as doing so can shave close to a full percentage point off your rate, and be sure to talk to lenders directly about terms and costs that may not appear online.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Check Fidelity's promotions page for the latest offers here.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 17 June 2026
Zillow's 2026 Paint Color Analysis found that select warm tones can lead to higher home offers.
—Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 16 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offers
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Despite the disagreement, Rigler said the ruling gives Cascadia supporters renewed confidence as legal challenges continue.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Hotel Breakers Sandusky, Ohio Hotel Breakers gives you a two-for-one waterfront hotel experience.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Recent evidence suggests more retirees are working out of necessity.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Molin’s research suggests the strategy is working.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Bill Clinton breaks into laughter as Ronald Reagan presents him with a jar of red, white and blue jelly beans that, Reagan said, kept him from going to back to cigarettes.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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But the movies these auteurs deliver defy categorization and that presents its own challenges.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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In the series finale, which premiered on New Year’s Eve as a stand-alone episode, Eleven sacrifices herself to save the world.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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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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Several tries later, and the app started tracking my brain waves.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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New Zealand hasn’t won a World Cup match in six tries, with three losses in 1982 and bizarrely draws in all three matches in 2010.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Social media companies have pushed back against proposals to ban social media for kids under 16, an important user base for the companies and their bottom line.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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But while the call for tax reform gains momentum yearly among rank-and-file lawmakers, the major proposals cannot get past Lamont, who is focused paying down Connecticut’s massive pension debt.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
Verb
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More than a museum, Dataland proposes a new kind of cultural institution—one built on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data as creative mediums.—
Joseph Fowler,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The bill, which also proposes shifting presidential elections from direct popular vote to selection by lawmakers, has to be approved by the Senate, where it is also expected to pass.—
Farai Mutsaka,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Yet such an approach carries the risk of more violent swings in stock and bond prices, analysts say, and ultimately could lead to higher interest rates for consumers and businesses.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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Fans split over who carries the blame, from the fighter and his team to the commission and the promotion.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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