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
Ronny Maye, Essence, 10 May 2025
The service began moments after 12 p.m. local time with two minutes of silent reflection to remember the sacrifices and heroism of the armed forces and the stoicism of ordinary people during World War II.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 8 May 2025
Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
John sacrificed everything for his dream, but is left with nothing.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 13 May 2025
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Noun
These small gestures truly show me that my time and sacrifices are valued.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 10 May 2025
The service began moments after 12 p.m. local time with two minutes of silent reflection to remember the sacrifices and heroism of the armed forces and the stoicism of ordinary people during World War II.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 8 May 2025
Verb
The goal is a playing weight of 245 pounds but with more upper body strength and lean muscle mass that doesn’t sacrifice explosiveness.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
John sacrificed everything for his dream, but is left with nothing.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sacrifice
Noun
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The carrier on Tuesday unveiled a new business class suite called 'Polaris Studio' for the new aircraft, which will have 25% larger seats, caviar service, skincare kits, 27-inch screens and other luxury offerings.—
Shivansh Tiwary,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Rather than treating this as an opportunity to innovate or diversify educational offerings that may attract more students, CPS has doubled down on restrictions — hoarding vacant buildings while stifling the very charter schools that could help serve evolving community needs.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
Verb
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The episode offered clarity on what happened between the two leads after Ellie (Bella Ramsey) learned what Joel did last season.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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The moral dilemma faced by Osama, as Abou Sami offers him freedom in exchange for a cut, feels suddenly interrupted by each injection of the wider world, instead of the two being interwoven.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Here's what to know about Rogers' execution, including who his victims were.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Police said the woman was involved in an argument with a group of females when an unknown male approached on foot, pulled out a firearm and fired shots at the victim.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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“Sacrifice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sacrifice. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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