1
as in offering
to put before another for acceptance or consideration
proffered his assistance in helping the two sides reach a compromise
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as in suggesting
to set before the mind for consideration
proffered a novel solution for getting themselves out of debt
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Recent Examples of proffering
In the ensuing months Epstein becomes a liaison between the two, with Epstein proffering offerings of assistance to both parties while cultivating his friendship with Barrack.
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Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
The men were almost overwhelmed by Islanders proffering bare hands in welcome, apparently jumping for joy.
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Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Nonfiction soared in the years leading up to 2020, as readers snapped up titles proffering explanations of populism, social justice, and climate change.
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Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
19 Dec. 2025
But recent history suggests that its mission would have less to do with proffering aid than with complementing the Kremlin’s liberal use of brute force.
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Tetiana Kotelnykova,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
Does the use of those LLMs in this manner signify that the AI is proffering services constituting therapy and psychotherapy?
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Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
For many audience members, this whopping talent proffering a flood of nostalgia will be more than enough for a great, if occasionally draggy, night out.
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Lily Janiak,
San Francisco Chronicle,
7 Sep. 2023
Following the couple’s messy split, LaPaglia accused Bryan of emotional abuse and claimed that Bryan’s management team offered her a series of non-disclosure agreement options, including ones proffering a house and $3 million and another option for a $10 million payout.
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Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
3 Sep. 2019
Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
The men were almost overwhelmed by Islanders proffering bare hands in welcome, apparently jumping for joy.
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Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Nonfiction soared in the years leading up to 2020, as readers snapped up titles proffering explanations of populism, social justice, and climate change.
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Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
19 Dec. 2025
But recent history suggests that its mission would have less to do with proffering aid than with complementing the Kremlin’s liberal use of brute force.
—
Tetiana Kotelnykova,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
Does the use of those LLMs in this manner signify that the AI is proffering services constituting therapy and psychotherapy?
—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
For many audience members, this whopping talent proffering a flood of nostalgia will be more than enough for a great, if occasionally draggy, night out.
—
Lily Janiak,
San Francisco Chronicle,
7 Sep. 2023
Following the couple’s messy split, LaPaglia accused Bryan of emotional abuse and claimed that Bryan’s management team offered her a series of non-disclosure agreement options, including ones proffering a house and $3 million and another option for a $10 million payout.
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Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proffering
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Our mature beauty testers are a fan of Round Lab new formula that softens and refines skin, all while offering sun protection.
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Your quick mind can spot a simpler route, like bundling tickets with friends or offering a leaner version of your work without losing heart.
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This revelation sparks questions about a potential double standard by MLB, suggesting a stricter enforcement of uniform policies now that the issue has garnered national attention, compared to Kershaw's similar past actions.
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The 2024 study, published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine, is among a growing amount of human and animal research suggesting plastics pose health hazards that only now are coming into focus.
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Healthcare economists say giving people access to preventive healthcare saves taxpayers money in the long run by keeping the workforce healthy and relieving pressure on an overburdened system.
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Denise Mendez is practicing giving cues to a training dog at the Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center.
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For now, the EU is holding off on taking a more aggressive stance, fearing Chinese retaliation, and will instead focus on dialogue while proposing a new law to diversify sources of key supplies.
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In-House A$AP Rocky’s new gig for Chanel went viral months beforehand when he was spotted seemingly proposing to Qualley in NYC in October.
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Law Roach, who curated Zendaya's look, later shared a video of the actress posing on the red carpet.
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Swiping through the rest of the personal snapshots, the sisters are seen over the years enjoying ice cream cones on a New York City stoop, hugging, sharing a swing, practicing ballet, and posing with their famous mother backstage at Cinderella on Broadway.
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“Proffering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proffering. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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