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
Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 26 Feb. 2026
For the victors, a gold medal not only represents a reward for years of sacrifice but a lifetime dream fulfilled.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2026
Some teams sacrificed the 2025 season to seek big gains in 2026.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Central to Lent are the pillars of sacrifice, prayer, charity, and self-discipline.
—Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 26 Feb. 2026
For the victors, a gold medal not only represents a reward for years of sacrifice but a lifetime dream fulfilled.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
Swapping a few common dairy ingredients for lower-fat, higher-protein options can help reduce saturated fat without sacrificing texture or taste.
—Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2026
Some teams sacrificed the 2025 season to seek big gains in 2026.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sacrifice
Noun
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That said, the indoor saltwater lap pool, hot tub, and fitness center are far beyond any other hotel's wellness offerings in Kansas City.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Repeatedly named one of the South’s best resorts, Sea Island has a couple of lodging options across the Golden Isles, but The Cloister is the heart of the brand’s hospitality offerings.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The family is covering the basic cost of testing materials, but the time spent analyzing the soil has been offered in kind.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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Purchased more than 4,000 times in the past month, the frames contain real glass that offers protection from scratches.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Rescuers continued to search for victims on the third day since the catastrophe began late Monday, causing floods, landslides, collapsed houses and shuttered schools.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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Children ages 3 and younger were most often the victims of fatal child abuse in Illinois between 2015 and 2022, according to a sobering new report out of Northwestern University.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Sacrifice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sacrifice. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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