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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
Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
The ship offers a rare opportunity to follow in the footsteps of historic polar explorers, paired with refined design, exceptional cuisine and a strong scientific mission.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Spring, which offers mental health benefits to employers and health plans is acquiring Alma, a platform used by many independent mental health professionals.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Shorter wear time This lightweight body spray offers an approachable way to try matcha with notes of cardamom and bergamot that open the scent, followed by matcha and rose, and musk and white amber at the base.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
Ford’s Garage offers a blend of comfort food, craft beer and vintage automotive nostalgia.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 29 Jan. 2026
Our concepts of luxury change over time, and automotive history offers a convenient way to survey that shift.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 29 Jan. 2026
This single-story home offers a spacious layout with four bedrooms and two baths.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2026
The cameo offers a glimpse of the couple, who in 2017 would enter the White House as president and first lady.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Viking is extending air-inclusive cruise offers Viking is continuing its airfare-inclusive pricing on select river and ocean cruises, with bookings open through January 31, 2026, for travel later in 2026.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
From well-meaning advice to vague offers of help, here’s what to avoid—and how to show up more thoughtfully instead.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
The buyout offers also come following the latest revamp of the Evening News, with Tony Dokoupil debuting as anchor.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
Staying in offers a way to be thoughtful without being excessive.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
European allies, oil-rich gulf states, former Soviet republics and even the Pope have also received offers to join.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 22 Jan. 2026
But those offers split into two categories.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
Korean cinema offers a fascinating example of this approach in action.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
The ship offers a rare opportunity to follow in the footsteps of historic polar explorers, paired with refined design, exceptional cuisine and a strong scientific mission.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Spring, which offers mental health benefits to employers and health plans is acquiring Alma, a platform used by many independent mental health professionals.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Shorter wear time This lightweight body spray offers an approachable way to try matcha with notes of cardamom and bergamot that open the scent, followed by matcha and rose, and musk and white amber at the base.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
Ford’s Garage offers a blend of comfort food, craft beer and vintage automotive nostalgia.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 29 Jan. 2026
Our concepts of luxury change over time, and automotive history offers a convenient way to survey that shift.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 29 Jan. 2026
This single-story home offers a spacious layout with four bedrooms and two baths.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2026
The cameo offers a glimpse of the couple, who in 2017 would enter the White House as president and first lady.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
While Antetokounmpo has spent his entire 12-year career in Milwaukee and led the franchise to its first NBA championship in a half century, the team could be more willing than ever to entertain offers that would return considerable compensation to the Bucks.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Viking is extending air-inclusive cruise offers Viking is continuing its airfare-inclusive pricing on select river and ocean cruises, with bookings open through January 31, 2026, for travel later in 2026.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
From well-meaning advice to vague offers of help, here’s what to avoid—and how to show up more thoughtfully instead.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
The buyout offers also come following the latest revamp of the Evening News, with Tony Dokoupil debuting as anchor.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
Staying in offers a way to be thoughtful without being excessive.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
European allies, oil-rich gulf states, former Soviet republics and even the Pope have also received offers to join.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 22 Jan. 2026
But those offers split into two categories.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offers
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Directly across from the hotel, guests can walk to a lift that gives them immediate access to Andermatt’s 112 miles of slopes—enough to keep you fully immersed in the winter wonderland for days on end.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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Align with what actually uplevels you, not what confirms bias, is rage bait, or just gives a dopamine hit.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The author suggests the current situation warrants similar action.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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This lineage suggests potential for deployment on edge devices without requiring constant cloud connectivity.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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From a valuation perspective, this presents an appealing entry point.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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And looming beyond any legislative solution is a governor who is widely considered a likely candidate for president in 2028 — a race in which California’s persistent budget deficits presents a political liability.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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At 51 years old, my mom no longer sacrifices comfort for trends.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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At the end of Terminator 2, when Schwarzenegger sacrifices himself in a vat of molten steel in front of the boy, 8-year-old David started to cry.—
Reeves Wiedeman,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2026
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His scoring has dipped since conference play began, with only three double-digit games in eight tries.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
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All 22 point-after-touchdown tries made.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Democrats framed the proposals as necessary to preserve the free market against large monopolies that have undue power to set prices — including by harvesting user data — and to force out competition.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Consequently, proposals to eliminate state taxes on Social Security benefits, unlike the new federal senior deduction, target higher-income retirees.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Her declaration comes after Lady Danbury proposes the idea of it to Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel), following her own request to leave the ton and go back to her ancestral home.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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The rocket SpaceX proposes using is its massive Starship, with the upper stage of the vehicle configured as the lunar lander.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In season eight, that impulse carries Mallozzi from the shores of Cuba to the interior mountains of Taiwan and the heart of New Zealand’s Māori communities.—
Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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In other words, every ending carries the promise of expansion.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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