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
Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
Alternatively, Tijjani Reijnders offers running power that could hurt Liverpool on the break.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
The Best Web Series award, selected from 30 submissions, offers INR1 million ($12,000) to be shared among creators and producers.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
This card also offers up to $100 for a TSA PreCheck or Global Entry application fee on top of its up to $100 for airline incidentals, like seat upgrades, baggage fees and in-flight purchases.
—Harlan Vaughn, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Unable to afford the surgery, Taylor offers to promote his experience with the company as payment.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Peacock – The streaming service has exclusive rights to most EPL matches every week and also offers replays.
—Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
Recycling offers an alternative; however, current rates remain below 20 percent because most structures have not yet reached the end of their lifespan.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
The dress is made from a fine-gauge knit that offers warmth without feeling bulky, which is essential for fluctuating weather.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Buyers fought over a limited supply, with those offering higher down payments and higher offers ultimately being favored by the market.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
The earnings call also included some discussion of the looming changes at WBD, which has fielded acquisition interest from multiple suitors and also three firm buyout offers from Paramount Skydance.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Others seeking a play for WBD include David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance, which has made offers for the whole company, and Netflix.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Somewhere along the way, the offers dried up.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
In August, South Africa’s government warned young people to be wary of fake job offers in Russia, which were circulating on social media, after reports that some South African women had been tricked into making drones.
—Reuters 16 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
The New York Colored American reported that some offers of short-term work for Black men — moving livestock to or from Kentucky, for example — were ruses that ended with kidnappings.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
She has been swamped with offers, but this one felt right.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
In addition to marketing and contract management services, Cureate offers educational courses.
—Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
Alternatively, Tijjani Reijnders offers running power that could hurt Liverpool on the break.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
The Best Web Series award, selected from 30 submissions, offers INR1 million ($12,000) to be shared among creators and producers.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
This card also offers up to $100 for a TSA PreCheck or Global Entry application fee on top of its up to $100 for airline incidentals, like seat upgrades, baggage fees and in-flight purchases.
—Harlan Vaughn, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Unable to afford the surgery, Taylor offers to promote his experience with the company as payment.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Peacock – The streaming service has exclusive rights to most EPL matches every week and also offers replays.
—Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
Recycling offers an alternative; however, current rates remain below 20 percent because most structures have not yet reached the end of their lifespan.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
The dress is made from a fine-gauge knit that offers warmth without feeling bulky, which is essential for fluctuating weather.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
The Dolphins chose not to spend the money (or match or surpass other teams’ offers) on several solid contributors after their rookie contracts ended.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Buyers fought over a limited supply, with those offering higher down payments and higher offers ultimately being favored by the market.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
The earnings call also included some discussion of the looming changes at WBD, which has fielded acquisition interest from multiple suitors and also three firm buyout offers from Paramount Skydance.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Others seeking a play for WBD include David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance, which has made offers for the whole company, and Netflix.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Somewhere along the way, the offers dried up.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
In August, South Africa’s government warned young people to be wary of fake job offers in Russia, which were circulating on social media, after reports that some South African women had been tricked into making drones.
—Reuters 16 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
The New York Colored American reported that some offers of short-term work for Black men — moving livestock to or from Kentucky, for example — were ruses that ended with kidnappings.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
She has been swamped with offers, but this one felt right.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offers
Verb
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This gives guests direct access to historic centers and cultural landmarks while allowing more time to explore.—
DeAnna Taylor,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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Decisions at COPs are made by consensus, meaning countries must agree on everything — a feature which technically gives any nation a veto and can make progress very slow and fraught.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The latest revolt suggests that months later, despite strong results in last week’s elections, the party’s rift over how to confront the President has only deepened.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 Nov. 2025
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Specific details of conversations remain unclear, but the meeting suggests that Comcast feels that there is still a path forward for a deal, in spite of concerns — aired in the press — about the likelihood of regulatory troubles in the US.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Left tackle Trent Williams chuckled when reporters advised him that the Rams’ front presents quite a challenge, led by Byron Young and Jared Verse.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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In another example provided by the IRS, a server presents a customer’s bill on an electronic handheld point-of-sale device, which offers the option to pay 15%, 18%, 20%, other, or no tip.—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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With the curse finally broken, Zi Yuan sacrifices her immortality so that Lin can live a normal life.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Is there a scenario where Hendrick or Penske sacrifices the race for one driver to push the other to a win, or does every driver have to win their own race?—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Sabres, who still haven’t won a road game in five tries, play their next three games on the road against the Utah Mammoth, Colorado Avalanche and Detroit Red Wings, three teams that are rolling early in the season.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Zacha stuck with it and tapped home the GWG, giving the B’s their fourth win in as many tries in extra time this season.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Democrats are pushing to extend soon-to-expire health care tax credits and reverse earlier Medicaid cuts, but Republicans have rejected those proposals.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Taxing the 1% To fund many of his proposals, Mamdani plans to raise taxes on corporations and wealthy New Yorkers.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The project proposes that San Diego vacate a section of Soledad Avenue that was originally intended for street purposes and allow the lot to be developed with the new two-story house, a 1,205-square-foot basement and an attached 780-square-foot two-story accessory dwelling unit.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Notably, the new technical report proposes several innovations.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The store carries Stone Creek coffee and Tootsie’s Tea, an Indigenous and woman-owned company based in Milwaukee.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Additionally, the store carries the Dior Icons Neo-wardrobe for men, which includes multifunctional trousers and jackets, long coats, tailoring and sportswear.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Offers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offers. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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