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
News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2025
The Connecticut General Assembly has passed legislation that stands for the principle that workers who bear the sacrifices of a strike shouldn’t be forced to do so alone.
—Chris Mattei, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2025
Jenni Reid, CNBC, 5 June 2025
In their view, Gaza is part of the Land of Israel to which the country has a natural right, and both the territory’s terrorist organizations and its civilian population are part of the threat that has to be removed—even at the cost of sacrificing the remaining hostages.
—Assaf Orion, Foreign Affairs, 3 June 2025
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Noun
For the scouts, this experience offered a meaningful way to understand the true purpose of the holiday, not just a long weekend, but a solemn reminder of the sacrifices that preserve our freedoms.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2025
The Connecticut General Assembly has passed legislation that stands for the principle that workers who bear the sacrifices of a strike shouldn’t be forced to do so alone.
—Chris Mattei, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2025
Verb
Sports stars such as cyclist Laura Kenny have spoken in recent years about the challenges of balancing an intense and physically demanding career with a desire to get pregnant, while tennis player Naomi Osaka has criticized public commentary that one must be sacrificed for the other.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 5 June 2025
In their view, Gaza is part of the Land of Israel to which the country has a natural right, and both the territory’s terrorist organizations and its civilian population are part of the threat that has to be removed—even at the cost of sacrificing the remaining hostages.
—Assaf Orion, Foreign Affairs, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sacrifice
Noun
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According to the American Camp Association, camps have been adding programs to their line-up of offerings.—
Davon Loeb,
Parents,
7 June 2025
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For an asset as complicated as Wembley, with a large and lucrative premium-ticket offering, that assessment is very sensitive to interest-rate movements, the state of the economy, how well England’s teams are playing and which music stars are coming to town in the summer.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Per a release announcing the program, the partners recognizing their need for highly skilled animators, decided to work with Rhinoceros to offer the cross-border program.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
5 June 2025
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And with fuel savings, lower maintenance costs, and fewer emissions, EVs continue to offer compelling advantages for everyday drivers.—
Melanie Marshall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Jones added what doesn't make sense in all this is Gov. Gavin Newsom's Democratic Party continues to push to protect perpetrators instead of victims and using the Menendez brothers' case to get their bill across the finish line.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2025
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These tactics are designed to lead the victim straight onto a negotiation footing where the attacker has the upper hand.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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“Sacrifice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sacrifice. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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