proffering

present participle of proffer

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of proffering Jerry’s bold, solid, black-and-white strips seemed to have been pencilled by Ernie Bushmiller and inked by Edward Hopper, proffering a loud-but-soft view of middle-class midcentury America. Chris Ware, The New York Review of Books, 12 Aug. 2026 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. 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 But neighboring Panama City proper is a Panhandle revelation home to an Oyster Trail with a dozen restaurants proffering the fruits of the local Gulf and a burgeoning Mural Trail, too. Terry Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Feb. 2024 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proffering
Verb
  • Preckwinkle aimed the loans at districts with limited borrowing capacity or low cash reserves, offering interest-free money with a simpler application.
    A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • But the lack of consistent guidelines has led to unsustainable bidding wars between schools offering seven-figure salaries.
    The Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The display was most recognizable on offense, and the broadcast wasn’t subtle in suggesting what’s different about this Florida team.
    Noah White, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
  • In Toronto, Cynthia Erivo opted for a fringed black-and-white Dior dress from the resort 2027 collection—the shaggier, fuller silhouette suggesting that fall’s sensibility for cozy dressing is officially here.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The senior House Democrat became a kingmaker for Biden by giving him momentum heading into Super Tuesday after Biden’s poor showing in the first three states.
    Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Tech companies are racing to develop and train elder care robots to handle tasks ranging from giving massages to playing chess.
    HUIYEE CHIEW AND LYRIC LI THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Vought responded to these setbacks by proposing new grant funding rules that would make political considerations key determinants in which grants get funded.
    John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Some Tennessee lawmakers went further, proposing to prohibit providers from administering mRNA vaccines altogether.
    Sally C. Pipes, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • On Sunday, the Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum celebrated her daughter’s 17th birthday with a sweet snap of the mother and daughter posing for the camera.
    Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Although the pair walked the red carpet individually, they were pictured holding hands and posing in a sweet embrace inside the event.
    Meg Walters, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026

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“Proffering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proffering. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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