1
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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2
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
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
In fact, Oura just recently updated its app to offer more accurate calculations of your active time and steps in an effort to improve its fitness tracking capabilities, which have always been limited.
—PC Magazine, 24 May 2025
Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
Despite getting offers from Florida State, Providence, Seton Hall and Virginia, Wilkins settled on the Terps and Duke as his preferred destinations.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2025
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Verb
On the nose, the Tequila offers aromas of cooked agave, citrus, herbal notes, and a hint of savory character.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
In fact, Oura just recently updated its app to offer more accurate calculations of your active time and steps in an effort to improve its fitness tracking capabilities, which have always been limited.
—PC Magazine, 24 May 2025
Noun
The offer is complemented by the Giorgio Armani Vela men’s selection, crafted from technical materials in an elegant sand tone, that is available at boutiques in Porto Cervo, Forge Dei Marmi, Saint-Tropez and Cannes.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
Despite getting offers from Florida State, Providence, Seton Hall and Virginia, Wilkins settled on the Terps and Duke as his preferred destinations.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offer
Verb
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But there are few substitutes for availability, and no player has given more to Spurs this season than Porro.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The former monk also gave specific advice on how to hone in on what's important in life.—
Melody Chiu,
People.com,
27 May 2025
Verb
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The 4% rule prompts many financial planners to suggest Americans should aim to save $1 million for retirement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Though, in the past, Lee has made comments critical of past U.S. foreign policy and appeared to suggest South Korea’s strategic neutrality in the great power rivalry between Washington and Beijing, in this campaign Lee has reaffirmed his support behind the U.S.-South Korea alliance.—
Jong Eun Lee,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Davis presented the 2025 award to one standout female director from the Cannes Short Film Competition or La Cinef selection.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Gaudí actually worked on a big restoration project there, presented to Bishop Campins.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Eufy Vacuum Deals The Eufy Robot Vacuum 11S Max is an affordable robot vacuum that doesn't sacrifice performance for price.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2025
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There are quick edits for energy, but dance is not sacrificed.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Cardinale and his team have long chased the Telegraph, but an earlier an earlier attempt to buy it through All3Media owner RedBird IMI, which is majority controlled out of the Middle East, was blocked by the Conservative Party.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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An attempt to streamline that story line would render Elden Ring not unlike Game of Thrones: a dark, twisted fantasy narrative where death rules over all.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
Noun
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But Trump’s involvement signals a new level of seriousness about the proposal.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2025
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These benefits come with minimal costs – experts estimate that the proposal would account for only .04% of the state’s overall unemployment insurance expenditures.—
Ed Hawthorne,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
Verb
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The goal for the ordinance is to limit the out-of-pocket fees for potential renters when applying to rental properties, according to Councilwoman Sarah Moore, who first proposed the ordinance to the City Council at its March 4 meeting.—
Grace Hurt,
Arkansas Online,
28 May 2025
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Overall, the actions proposed in the new executive orders range from the fanciful to the potentially reasonable.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2025
Verb
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The charges of interfering with flight crew members and attendants carries a maximum term of 20 years of imprisonment.—
Lesley Cosme Torres,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2025
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“Offer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offer. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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