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as in to give
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 to suggest
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 to present
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 attempt
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 proposal
something which is presented for consideration
a job offer that I couldn't refuse
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Recent Examples of offer
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025
By offering insights that go beyond a simple FICO score, AI can help lenders approve more loans with confidence.
—Naeem Ghauri, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2025
For example, a 2021 study found that Black influencers receive below-market offers compared with white influencers.
—Jess Rauchberg, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Choose a reputable provider that offers comprehensive monitoring, timely alerts and support for resolving identity theft issues.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025
By offering insights that go beyond a simple FICO score, AI can help lenders approve more loans with confidence.
—Naeem Ghauri, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
The offers for collaborations largely dried up; YouTube demonetized her channel.
—Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2025
For example, a 2021 study found that Black influencers receive below-market offers compared with white influencers.
—Jess Rauchberg, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offer
Verb
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While disruptive to e-commerce, the end of de minimis treatment of Chinese goods could give a boost to retailers less reliant on e-commerce or on Chinese manufacturing.—
Helen Reid,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Haack has also moved on with boyfriend Christopher Larocca, CEO and president of Network Connex, and has been giving her followers a look at their relationship on social media.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2025
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Others have offered further increases, suggesting no cap be placed on this figure.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
4 May 2025
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However, more detailed breakdowns suggest costs for family travel can range from $1,500 to over $10,000 depending on factors like destination, duration and travel style.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Verb
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Ferrari, which will present its first EV in October, showcased the two new plug-in hybrid models at its Maranello headquarters, in northern Italy.—
Giulio Piovaccari,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Nico and those around him know the opportunities presented by his emerging stardom.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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In a story that is common in cricket-mad India, his parents had to sacrifice greatly for their talented child displaying a knack for smacking the ball further than any other kid.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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In many medical centers, the cost of heart transplants has fallen by 40 percent compared to Western averages, boosting affordability without sacrificing quality.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Automakers could be compensated for previous tariff payments as Trump attempts to pull back on fierce tariffs.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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As an attempt to derive meaning from a meaningless phrase —which was, after all, the user's request—that's not half bad.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Several consumer groups say that safety is threatened because of a proposal by the administration of President Donald Trump to eliminate the agency and put the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in charge of overseeing the safety of more than 15,000 types of consumer products.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Entities including the State Department and Department of Health and Human Services would see significant cuts under the president's proposal.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Sponsoring groups can propose only one petition at a time.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2025
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Then, on Friday, Mr. Trump proposed eliminating the agency altogether, along with the National Endowment for the Humanities and others, in the next fiscal year.—
Michael Paulson,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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The Sphere featured in a visual interlude that saw the singer picked it up from the Las Vegas strip, tapping it curiously, and then carrying it away.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
5 May 2025
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Photo : Mercedes-Benz AG The car carries the base model’s 577 hp, 4.0-liter biturbo V-8, which is mated to AMG’s nine-speed automatic transmission.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
4 May 2025
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“Offer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offer. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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