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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Recent Examples of sacrifice
Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2025
No, this wasn’t the type of getting-in-shape resolution on which so many of us embark, only to fall away because of the time or energy or sacrifice involved.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 3 Aug. 2025
Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 5 Aug. 2025
Kurt's key takeaways From soil to structure, the Lib Earth House Model B shows that sustainable housing doesn't have to sacrifice comfort or style.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Noun
True, tariffs can hurt other countries by forcing their exporters to cut prices and sacrifice profits — or risk losing market share in the United States.
—Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2025
No, this wasn’t the type of getting-in-shape resolution on which so many of us embark, only to fall away because of the time or energy or sacrifice involved.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 3 Aug. 2025
Verb
The report showed that 77 percent view global brand building as a strategic imperative, and two-thirds are even willing to sacrifice some profit margin in favor of export growth.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 5 Aug. 2025
Kurt's key takeaways From soil to structure, the Lib Earth House Model B shows that sustainable housing doesn't have to sacrifice comfort or style.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sacrifice
Noun
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The Academy still wanted to supplement those FYC events with other offerings.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
18 Aug. 2025
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Driven by its purpose, to make an impact that matters, Deloitte leverages its multi-disciplinary model as a source of strength to offer an unparalleled range of offerings, services, and capabilities to help its clients and people reach their full potential.—
Lara Abrash,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Parishioners have offered their support, even housing and feeding Jacobs, who a spokesperson said, has had his pension removed without promise of return.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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Earlier this year, the organization made headlines when Roth offered regular fans a chance to invest.—
William Earl,
Variety,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The remains of about 1,100 victims are unidentified, the OCME said.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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But a law enforcement official briefed on the case told CNN Radford had a disagreement with one of the victims on Tuesday.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Sacrifice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sacrifice. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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