Thesaurus results for SACRIFICE

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noun

ˈsa-krə-ˌfīs

Definition of sacrifice

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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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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How can Christians, who both grieve and celebrate the sacrifice of Jesus, support a flawed justice system that inevitably executes innocents? — Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 With Tarantino penning the script, Fincher had to make some sacrifices and cut 60 pages. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026

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Neufchatel Cheese This is just diet cream cheese, for those who prefer to sacrifice the small pleasures in life. — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026 The compact design allows Bronze Blossom to fit naturally into an everyday carry setup without sacrificing durability. — New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sacrifice

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But for boards, sponsors and management teams, the more important question is not whether these blockbuster offerings can attract investor demand.

— Jeff Jacobs, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Daily service, once a standard offering at many hotels, has become opt-in across much of the industry.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026

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Dummy’s third full-length release tasks itself with offering an affirmation of life, spelled out in no uncertain terms through the thwack of DnB drumlines, abrasive distortion, and incisive songwriting.

— Sue Park, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
Like Kostka, Torito is committed to offering health insurance for his employees, even as his own costs rise.

— Alana Semuels, Time, 22 Oct. 2026

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The Baton Rouge Police Department identified the victims as 21-year-old Leah Fonte and 21-year-old Shane Hirstius, who were engaged.

— Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has begun notifying victims impacted by a recent data breach of driver’s license and motor vehicle data, but not everyone whose information was stolen will receive an alert.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026

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