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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
Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
The former’s Grand Luxe iteration will appear on the 950 Platinum-Gold model in the collection, which offers up that base in 18-karat Sedna Gold alongside a Constellation medallion in 18-karat white gold with an Observatory dome done in white opal enamel surrounded by stars.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
And this kind of wholesome content offers respite from endless headlines of wars and disasters.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Notes for Notes, an organization formed in California in 2006, offers free instruments, gear and producers to youth through its partnerships with public schools and Boys & Girls Clubs across the United States.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
In a time when polarization and intolerance threaten the democratic fabric of our nation, the image of a Seder at the Freedom Tower offers a different vision, one of solidarity rooted in shared experience.
—Brian Siegal, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
The site is 30 minutes away from the Pacific Coast and offers an array of amenities including pools, a spa, fire pits, wellness center and dog parks.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The ComfortPure offers 3-in-1 functionality with cooling, heating and purification modes, while the DustMagnet is ideal for homes with pets, helping capture hair, dander and odors.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
The hotel also offers complimentary access to an Audi Electric Vehicle Experience—a fully electric Audi Q6 e-tron—to explore the city.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2026
One of the first apartment projects in the latest wave of downtown rental conversions went up for sale in mid-February and, within a week, there were multiple offers.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
The illicit industry is closely involved in human trafficking, with foreign nationals employed to run romance and cryptocurrency scams, often after being recruited with false job offers and then forced to work in conditions of near-slavery.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
How could an undersized, underclassman quarterback coming off a serious knee injury fend off a QB who’d received offers from the likes of Oklahoma, Miami and Notre Dame?
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
Pugh signed with the Badgers in 2020 after having received offers from more than a dozen universities, including the Michigan and Penn, according to ESPN.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
See how low your HELOC rate offers are now.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
The veteran reliever entertained offers from other contenders, but his first choice was rejoining the Braves.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Learn more about Walmart+ streaming offers here.
—Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
The organization offers a Nurse Family Partnership Program, which consists of weekly home visits from a nurse, and the Guided Journey Program, which focuses on the social determinants of health.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
The former’s Grand Luxe iteration will appear on the 950 Platinum-Gold model in the collection, which offers up that base in 18-karat Sedna Gold alongside a Constellation medallion in 18-karat white gold with an Observatory dome done in white opal enamel surrounded by stars.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
And this kind of wholesome content offers respite from endless headlines of wars and disasters.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Notes for Notes, an organization formed in California in 2006, offers free instruments, gear and producers to youth through its partnerships with public schools and Boys & Girls Clubs across the United States.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
In a time when polarization and intolerance threaten the democratic fabric of our nation, the image of a Seder at the Freedom Tower offers a different vision, one of solidarity rooted in shared experience.
—Brian Siegal, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
The site is 30 minutes away from the Pacific Coast and offers an array of amenities including pools, a spa, fire pits, wellness center and dog parks.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The ComfortPure offers 3-in-1 functionality with cooling, heating and purification modes, while the DustMagnet is ideal for homes with pets, helping capture hair, dander and odors.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
The hotel also offers complimentary access to an Audi Electric Vehicle Experience—a fully electric Audi Q6 e-tron—to explore the city.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
Cloutier, who threw for 2,058 yards and 21 TDs last season, has offers from Arizona and Sacramento State.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2026
One of the first apartment projects in the latest wave of downtown rental conversions went up for sale in mid-February and, within a week, there were multiple offers.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
The illicit industry is closely involved in human trafficking, with foreign nationals employed to run romance and cryptocurrency scams, often after being recruited with false job offers and then forced to work in conditions of near-slavery.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
How could an undersized, underclassman quarterback coming off a serious knee injury fend off a QB who’d received offers from the likes of Oklahoma, Miami and Notre Dame?
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
Pugh signed with the Badgers in 2020 after having received offers from more than a dozen universities, including the Michigan and Penn, according to ESPN.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
See how low your HELOC rate offers are now.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
The veteran reliever entertained offers from other contenders, but his first choice was rejoining the Braves.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Learn more about Walmart+ streaming offers here.
—Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offers
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This kit gives you the tools to protect yourself and your loved ones — especially vulnerable groups like children, older adults, and those with chronic conditions.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Those are two key factors courts weigh in issuing TROs, after which a judge gives a fuller consideration as the legal process plays out.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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As its name suggests, this is among Montreal’s smallest boutique hotels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Research also suggests that state and federal gas taxes are just one component of a complex pricing scheme that includes the global price of oil and other factors, the group said.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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For a group that largely returns intact but could be a very different squad next year with the number of expiring contracts among the Cubs’ core, 2026 presents opportunity.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Faculty across the state have similarly warned that restrictions on the revised course — including limits on teaching that presents systemic racism, sexism or oppression as primary drivers of inequality — would strip the discipline of core concepts and distort the field.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
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Newport’s shaping of characters, set in two different time periods, and pacing allows for the broader historical stakes to resonate, yet never sacrifices Harmon’s gift for storytelling.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Johnson was perfect on his opening four tries from beyond the arc.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
23 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles needed two tries to inbound the ball on their end of the court and that’s when Kennard sunk the triple.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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Union leaders said negotiations have stalled for months, and are accusing BP of rejecting their proposals on jobs, pay, and safety.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Go to the annual raises proposals and split the difference.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the same breath, the city acknowledges planning fewer historic designations but proposes doing more in poorer communities.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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The legislation proposes to remove the explicit ban and redefine euthanasia as a legal, voluntary medical procedure.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Of all the criteria the employer has to weigh, including personality and work ethic, the candidate’s ability to do the job carries the most weight.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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The first offense carries a maximum of a year in county jail, according to the bill.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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