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
  • The monumental burial mound included a log cabin-like structure, one coffin, and the remains of multiple individuals and horse sacrifices.
    — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Her military experience exposed her to suicides and mental health issues, and opened her eyes to the personal sacrifices that others might not understand.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of sacrifices
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  • The sommelier was knowledgeable and provided us with pairings that spanned traditional offerings like cheeses, as well as some surprising additions like home fries and oxtail.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The iPhone 18 Pro, Duo, and new Mac and home-device offerings give him plenty to work with.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of offerings
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“Propitiations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propitiations. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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