OFFINGS Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

offings

noun

plural of offing

as in futurities

time that is to come major changes are in the offing for the company

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Recent Examples of offings In the early offings, Bradley Barcola lured Porro into a rash challenge out on Spain’s right flank. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 14 July 2026

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Noun

The young scientists weighing their futures today will help determine America’s future health and prosperity.

— Carole LaBonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
At that point, the four finalists’ futures will truly be up in the Eire.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of futures

Noun

Songwriters expressing pangs of grief for what once was held court with others fretting about undesirable futures and still others dreaming up cooler tomorrows.

— Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
Looking ahead to all of the tomorrows, all the adventures, the laughs, and all of the love.

— Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025

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