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.
—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.
—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.
—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.
—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.
—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.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proffering
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Security lines moved smoothly and fans would head toward the concession trucks, offering $11 slices and $7 water.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Douglas Fir sleeps up to eight guests, offering two bathrooms and three bedrooms—two of which have queen beds, and one of which is a family suite on the ground floor with a queen bed and two twins.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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This revelation sparks questions about a potential double standard by MLB, suggesting a stricter enforcement of uniform policies now that the issue has garnered national attention, compared to Kershaw's similar past actions.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The 2024 study, published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine, is among a growing amount of human and animal research suggesting plastics pose health hazards that only now are coming into focus.—
Michael Hawthorne,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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The inventory risk is real, but oil bulls are giving the problem too much weight, Dwivedi argues.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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An orphaned owl at a rescue center in New York has adopted the role of a foster parent, nursing two orphaned baby owlets and giving them parental love.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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For now, the EU is holding off on taking a more aggressive stance, fearing Chinese retaliation, and will instead focus on dialogue while proposing a new law to diversify sources of key supplies.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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In-House A$AP Rocky’s new gig for Chanel went viral months beforehand when he was spotted seemingly proposing to Qualley in NYC in October.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
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The Dior gown that Dovima wore while posing between elephants for Richard Avedon was a Saint Laurent design.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
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Keith moved into the center of the balcony, posing and laughing.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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“Proffering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proffering. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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