offers 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of offer
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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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offers

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noun

plural of offer

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Recent Examples of offers
Verb
Behind the gallery is the Clay Studio at Wishing Springs, which offers beginner through advanced classes. Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2025 Advertisement The breakthrough in recent days offers a chance to reassert America's ability to shape events beyond its borders. Eric Cortellessa, Time, 11 Oct. 2025 This reading list offers resources for engaging with Indigenous thought, resistance, and futurity. JSTOR Daily, 11 Oct. 2025 The Melting Point offers beginner friendly classes for age seven and up. Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 11 Oct. 2025 Yet despite the cancer's aggressiveness, its hormone-sensitive nature offers a viable treatment pathway, according to the National Cancer Institute. Molly Nagle, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2025 Her organization trains advisers, offers consulting services, and develops tools to help families prepare the next generations for wealth by openly discussing values and helping offspring define their own futures. Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2025 That’s why Travel + Leisure editors enjoy shopping at Quince, which offers a wide selection of versatile pieces. Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025 Check out our latest digital and print subscription offers here. Nashville Tennessean, 5 Oct. 2025
Noun
There are a number of credit cards that earn 2% cash back on every purchase with no annual fee, bigger welcome offers and better redemption options. Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025 Nearly 50 players from last year’s 6-7 team went into the portal, including several players who left for schools that made bigger offers, such as pass-rusher Beau Atkinson (Ohio State), linebacker Amare Campbell (Penn State) and nose tackle Travis Shaw (Texas). The Athletic Colleges Staff, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said criminal networks in Chicago were offered cash rewards for killing immigration agents, with the offers allegedly originating in Mexico, the Washington Examiner reported. Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025 The survey gathered detailed data on job offers and the alternatives workers ultimately chose, including characteristics like total compensation, where the job is based, and whether the position is remote. Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025 Listeners can, of course, resist these offers. Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025 By and large, however, comments noted outrage over the elimination of federal funds, pointing to all that South Dakota Public Broadcasting offers. David Folkenflik, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025 The company gives homeowners cash equity offers, enabling them to purchase another place to live. Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025 Roughly 4,000 employees opted to take deferred resignation offers from the administration, for example, reducing the agency’s workforce by more than 20%. Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offers
Verb
  • The wide-leg silhouette gives you lots of room to move with ease.
    Laura Lu, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Herro was an All-Star last year while Ball wasn’t; Herro’s injury gives the Hornets a slight edge in these rankings.
    Law Murray, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Vitamin D is known to be essential to many aspects of human health — but a new study suggests that taking a certain form of it can have a negative effect.
    Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
  • That's according to a new study that suggests a link between social media use and poorer cognition in teens.
    NPR, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Even though there is risk that would come with the move, the Saints should consider it if the option presents itself.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Flaherty has a $20 million player option for next season and could make more by opting out and accepting the qualifying offer, which presents an interesting dilemma.
    Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Alex sacrifices herself, tackling Morsus and tossing them both into the portal.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
  • During a final confrontation with Lord Morsus, Gomez’s character sacrifices herself by sealing herself inside a portal, dragging the villain in with her.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The episode ends with the tornado about to hit the site as the 113 tries to save someone stuck at the top of the stage.
    Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Harper fouled off Snell’s fourth consecutive slider to bring the count to 1-2, then the lefty bounced a curveball before firing his fifth slider in six tries.
    Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The Senate on Wednesday rejected competing government funding proposals for the sixth time, deepening frustration over the ongoing shutdown impasse.
    Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Congressional Democrats’ budget proposals would preserve the Obamacare tax credits, which were extended to higher-income households in 2021, and undo Medicaid cuts Congress passed over the summer.
    Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Develop a collaborative group presentation that proposes alternative language and frameworks for understanding historical illness.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 11 Oct. 2025
  • The second phase proposes a new governing authority excluding Hamas, a multinational Palestinian-Arab security force, and Arab and Islamic funding for reconstruction, with limited participation from the Palestinian Authority.
    Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Jacoby Easter led the team with 47 rushing yards, while Portley finished with three touchdowns on just three carries covering nine yards.
    Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Despite the changes, one key aspect of The Pink Marine that carries into Boots is the genuine, platonic love between a gay recruit and his straight best friend.
    Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Oct. 2025

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