sacrifice 1 of 2

as in offering
something offered to a god the herders selected their best lamb as a sacrifice in order to receive blessings from their god

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sacrifice

2 of 2

verb

as in to offer
to give up as an offering to a god according to the Old Testament, Abraham was willing to sacrifice even his son to God

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Noun
Now, working within the production, Aharoni describes his character as a man full of sacrifice. Sophia Arndt, Twin Cities, 23 Oct. 2025 Emma describes Polarity staying behind as a suicide mission, which leaves the moment feeling like a real full-circle sacrifice. Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
Prices start at just $10, and everything can be found on Amazon, so staying safe doesn’t mean sacrificing style or convenience. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025 Ruched waist detailing, a gold button accent, and polished cowl neck make the stretchy staple classy enough for any occasion without sacrificing comfort and visually creating an hourglass shape. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sacrifice
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Noun
  • At the national level, there are groups like The Institute of Student Loan Advisors, a nonprofit offering advice and dispute resolution assistance.
    Annie Nova, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
  • This ebony offering is sold in a stylish glass bottle that belies its complex makeup.
    Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, or WIC, offers food benefits, breastfeeding services and nutrition education to 65,000 Arkansas women, infants and children younger than five.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2025
  • In an era when multinationals are diversifying away from single-market dependencies, Minister Al-Falih’s remarks made clear that Riyadh wants to anchor that shift — offering predictability, efficiency, and partnership in a volatile world.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Remoteness draws the witness — or victim — forward and into the circle of the predator’s personality.
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
  • And at its climax, the Grabber, the franchise killer played by Ethan Hawke, gracefully stalks his victims on ice skates, ready to lop some heads with an axe.
    Jack Dunn, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025

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“Sacrifice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sacrifice. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.

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