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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in suggests
to set before the mind for consideration
offered the idea of a vacation at a beach resort in the Caribbean
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
as in tries
an effort to do or accomplish something
made the usual halfhearted offer to grab the check before his dinner companion could
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in proposals
something which is presented for consideration
a job offer that I couldn't refuse
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of offers
Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
Heather Chenille Jute Rug This rug offers the best of both worlds—made of 70% naturally-rustic jute and 30% velvety-soft rayon.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
The boarding school offers a rich background against which both modes can flourish.
—Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
The school offers financial aid based on need.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Each offers dining experiences available exclusively to guests of the floor.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
Along with the restaurants, the building’s street-level retail offers a variety of fashion, wellness and lifestyle brands that are already open, including the James + Joy children’s boutique and Queen & Cotton clothing shop.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
The system offers 31 degrees of freedom, including articulated hands, a multi-DOF waist with braking, a movable head, and binocular vision for human-like perception.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
The Rural Health Transformation Program also offers incentives to states that implemented restrictions on SNAP.
—Alan Greenblatt, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Susan Tompor, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
But the scholarship offers weren’t coming in.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Robinson, who scored 31 points in his team’s 74-63 loss to Orlando Christian Prep (9-5), had early offers from FSU, USF and Stetson and was offered by UCF last month.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
See how low your home equity loan rate offers are here.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
As far as her recruiting goes, Smith has offers from Illinois College, Illinois-Springfield and some junior colleges.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
But according to the lawyers, bankers and industry veterans who have been watching, fielding last-second job offers and, in some cases, participating behind the scenes, the next chapter for Saks Global — and luxury department store retailing — is about to begin.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
Schroder was banking on bigger offers on the free agent market, but the decision ultimately cost him millions of dollars.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
The Grizzlies, who, as The Athletic and other outlets reported, are open to trade offers for Morant, missed five of their 11 attempts in the paint and all but one of their seven 3-point attempts in the fourth.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
Astralux Affirmation Cards This set of bold, no-nonsense affirmation cards offers a daily confidence boost.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
Heather Chenille Jute Rug This rug offers the best of both worlds—made of 70% naturally-rustic jute and 30% velvety-soft rayon.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
The boarding school offers a rich background against which both modes can flourish.
—Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
The school offers financial aid based on need.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Each offers dining experiences available exclusively to guests of the floor.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
Along with the restaurants, the building’s street-level retail offers a variety of fashion, wellness and lifestyle brands that are already open, including the James + Joy children’s boutique and Queen & Cotton clothing shop.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
The system offers 31 degrees of freedom, including articulated hands, a multi-DOF waist with braking, a movable head, and binocular vision for human-like perception.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
The Rural Health Transformation Program also offers incentives to states that implemented restrictions on SNAP.
—Alan Greenblatt, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
In general, zero percent offers are for a limited time, maybe 15 months or 21 months.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
But the scholarship offers weren’t coming in.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Robinson, who scored 31 points in his team’s 74-63 loss to Orlando Christian Prep (9-5), had early offers from FSU, USF and Stetson and was offered by UCF last month.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
See how low your home equity loan rate offers are here.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
As far as her recruiting goes, Smith has offers from Illinois College, Illinois-Springfield and some junior colleges.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
But according to the lawyers, bankers and industry veterans who have been watching, fielding last-second job offers and, in some cases, participating behind the scenes, the next chapter for Saks Global — and luxury department store retailing — is about to begin.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
Schroder was banking on bigger offers on the free agent market, but the decision ultimately cost him millions of dollars.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
The Grizzlies, who, as The Athletic and other outlets reported, are open to trade offers for Morant, missed five of their 11 attempts in the paint and all but one of their seven 3-point attempts in the fourth.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offers
Verb
-
That gives the car a one-to-one power-to-weight ratio, a figure usually reserved for modern hypercars.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
-
Using music for change, a pair of winners gives children a voice through songwriting.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Half a glance at the international news suggests that major Faustian bargains are occurring at a breakneck pace, all around the world, many by untroubled parties.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
-
Stories for the waiting room A new study out of Texas A&M suggests that just 20 minutes of exercise twice a week may help slow dementia.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
The Mediterranean in the tenth to seventh century BCE often gets explained by scholars using modern terminology like sea commerce, cabotage or maritime trade, and this presents a false picture of a world that is structured by rules and organized interstate bodies and national governments.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
-
Building a cadre of qualified AI auditors presents its own difficulties.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Mo Eun sacrifices herself for Yun-su, forcing Yeong-in to stab her and then using his surprise to stab him in the heart.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
5 Dec. 2025
-
In the video, Manilow portrays a character who sacrifices a traditional family life to pursue his dream as a performer.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Johnson missed his first five shots, four of them 3-point tries, as the Sea Kings sprinted to the big, early lead.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
-
Zach LaVine scored 15 but missed six of his seven 3-point tries as Sacramento went 7 for 27 from long range.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Officials in Brussels, Berlin, and Paris viewed early proposals as overly concessive to Moscow, insufficiently safeguarding Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity — particularly regarding Donbas, Crimea, and possible concessions beyond current lines of control.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
-
In response to questions from The Sacramento Bee, representatives from the governor’s office did not address any of the proposals lawmakers have been discussing.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
The letter proposes that Jackson County withhold all funding allotted toward the Chiefs.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
-
Alex's proposal In the movie, Alex proposes to Sarah in Tuscany the morning after Poppy takes the pregnancy test.—
Ashley Boucher,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Yasmin Espinoza, whose grandmother was deported despite being born in Arizona, now carries her passport everywhere.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
-
Rams running backs Kyren Williams and Blake Corum combined for 102 rushing yards on 24 carries.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Offers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offers. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
