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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2
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
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
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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Surveillance footage About two hours after the shooting, a neighbor came forward offering their surveillance camera footage.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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From supporters who are driving hours just to place yellow flowers at Guthrie's home, to her local church offering Sunday prayers in her honor, people across the country are tapping in to show their love for the family.—
Liz Kreutz,
NBC news,
16 Feb. 2026
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But in 2026, that dream may be out of reach, with recent studies suggesting that the average middle-class worker would need to save for 52 years to be classified as wealthy.—
Alexa Beck,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Across all participants, body mass index stood out as one of the strongest drivers of oral microbial variation, suggesting the microbiome of the mouth may reflect a broader metabolic state.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2026
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Staff strike an easy balance, remaining accessible while still giving guests the space to enjoy the area’s quiet and calm.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Again, the Dodgers have talked openly about giving him more days off, because everything with this organization centers on October.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The bill aims to bring more efficiency and transparency to the state’s popular school-voucher program by proposing the separation of private-school voucher funds from public-school funds.—
Natalie La Roche Pietri,
Miami Herald,
21 Feb. 2026
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While previous owners left modern renderings proposing extensive redesigns, Gee said his approach will prioritize preservation.—
Brendel Clark,
Freep.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip posing for a family photo with their four children outside at Frogmore House in Windsor.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Those encounters can quickly escalate, posing a danger to students and the public, the Police Department said.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Proffering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proffering. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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