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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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
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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
Clint Davis,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
In contrast, the living room offers a calmer palette of sky blues and earthy browns.
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Marissa Gluck,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
History buffs, don’t miss the White River Museum on Park Avenue, which offers a quirky account of local history from inside a pair of the town’s original log buildings.
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Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
26 June 2026
This budget-friendly model offers a 20-foot cable and attachments for cleaning stairs, upholstery and more.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
Ultimately, while ChatGPT offers a powerful starting point, success hinges on the teen's initiative and execution.
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Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
This is a steal on a top that minimizes chafing during even the most intense training sessions and offers maximum breathability.
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Sarah Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
For student Samir Rios, the trip offers a chance to engage with a new community.
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Tania Francois,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
At a typical weekend festival, owner Sal Graci offers four roll varieties (and a couple of lemonades).
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Usa Today Network,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Zillow says that a pale pink bathroom could lose you up to $6,013, while a pale pink kitchen shaves an extra $4,201 off potential buyers' offers.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
He’s listed at 6-4 and 310 pounds, holds offers from 35 schools and is a Navy All-American who was Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman at the Navy National Combine.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Check Fidelity's promotions page for the latest offers here.
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Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Typically, such offers surge during key moments on the retail calendar, including Amazon’s Prime Day sale that runs this week, and the holiday shopping season from Black Friday to Christmas.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Once you're signed up for Prime, the Amazon website and apps will show you exclusive Prime offers.
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
Remember, again, that lenders don't need to wait for the Fed to adjust their rate offers.
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Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Yebit held offers from Arizona State, Arkansas and Minnesota among others.
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Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
Verb
The WanderFull HydroBag offers a stylish, hands-free way to keep your heavy Stanley tumbler or Owala bottle ready for sips during trips and treks.
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Clint Davis,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
In contrast, the living room offers a calmer palette of sky blues and earthy browns.
—
Marissa Gluck,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
History buffs, don’t miss the White River Museum on Park Avenue, which offers a quirky account of local history from inside a pair of the town’s original log buildings.
—
Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
26 June 2026
This budget-friendly model offers a 20-foot cable and attachments for cleaning stairs, upholstery and more.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
Ultimately, while ChatGPT offers a powerful starting point, success hinges on the teen's initiative and execution.
—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
This is a steal on a top that minimizes chafing during even the most intense training sessions and offers maximum breathability.
—
Sarah Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
For student Samir Rios, the trip offers a chance to engage with a new community.
—
Tania Francois,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
At a typical weekend festival, owner Sal Graci offers four roll varieties (and a couple of lemonades).
—
Usa Today Network,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Noun
Single treatments range from under $100 for entry offers to $1,000 for high-dose NAD+ infusions, depending on clinic and service.
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Zillow says that a pale pink bathroom could lose you up to $6,013, while a pale pink kitchen shaves an extra $4,201 off potential buyers' offers.
—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
He’s listed at 6-4 and 310 pounds, holds offers from 35 schools and is a Navy All-American who was Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman at the Navy National Combine.
—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Check Fidelity's promotions page for the latest offers here.
—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Typically, such offers surge during key moments on the retail calendar, including Amazon’s Prime Day sale that runs this week, and the holiday shopping season from Black Friday to Christmas.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Once you're signed up for Prime, the Amazon website and apps will show you exclusive Prime offers.
—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
Remember, again, that lenders don't need to wait for the Fed to adjust their rate offers.
—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Yebit held offers from Arizona State, Arkansas and Minnesota among others.
—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offers
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The twisting barrel easily clamps to hair (without pulling) and gives you long-lasting curls for up to two days.
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What gives these companies confidence that non-invasive approaches to telepathy will prove viable, when this has never before been possible?
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Police dispatch audio suggests the 27-year-old has both a valid FOID card and Concealed Carry License.
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For every Founding Father looking to free the colonies from British tyranny, there was a Larry (often called Lawrence here) who suggests that sharing desserts and umbrellas should be prohibited by the Declaration of Independence.
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Reese presents an interesting challenge for the Valkyries.
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If the house presents as introverted and unassuming from the street, the oceanfront side opens toward the scenery.
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In the series finale, which premiered on New Year’s Eve as a stand-alone episode, Eleven sacrifices herself to save the world.
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His team sacrifices for one another just like those ’70s teams.
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Japan is advancing out of the group stage for the third consecutive World Cup and fifth time in seven tries since first reaching the round of 16 as co-hosts in 2002.
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After stealing 16 bases in 19 tries in ‘24, Merrill was 1-for-3 in steal attempts in his first 44 games last season.
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Removing or phasing out the tax cap could close between 22% and 67% of the program's funding gap, according to the Social Security Administration's scoring of these proposals.
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Those changing national standards are in real time affecting incoming project proposals across the country, including the many incoming — and yet-to-be planned — centers in the Kansas City metro.
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Newsom proposes a national public equity fund that would take a major stake in the AI economy.
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Another measure to speed up the preparatory studies proposes that when a power plant operator and a large load customer of a similar size both apply for access to the grid, only one study of the impact of both players joining should be conducted, rather than sequential studies.
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While the list carries few immediate legal repercussions, it’s widely considered a red flag to investors that can precede more punitive trade restrictions.
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Each of the offenses carries a maximum of 20 years in prison.
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“Offers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offers. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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