propitiations

noun

plural of propitiation
as in sacrifices
something offered to atone She made an offering as propitiation for her sins.

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  1. sacrifices
  2. offerings
Noun
  • Lee uses the image as a metaphor for fatherhood and the sacrifices parents make for their children.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Unlike her opponent, Roy grew up comfortably in Monrovia, largely shielded from the sacrifices her family made to afford her an elite education.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of sacrifices
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  • Family-friendly activities like face-painting, sugar skull workshops, and wellness offerings from community partners such as the Children’s Institute.
    — Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • So far, it's been chipping away at that objective one to four people at a time, with modestly sized offerings for tree and ground.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of offerings
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“Propitiations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propitiations. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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