Synonyms of sacrifices

sacrifices 1 of 2

noun

plural of sacrifice

as in offerings

something offered to a god

the herders selected their best lamb as a sacrifice in order to receive blessings from their god

Synonyms & Similar Words

• offerings
• victims
• contributions
• immolations
• donations
• oblations
• libations
• propitiations
• holocausts

sacrifices

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verb

present tense third-person singular of sacrifice

as in offers

to give up as an offering to a god

according to the Old Testament, Abraham was willing to sacrifice even his son to God

Synonyms & Similar Words

• offers
• immolates
• gives
• dedicates
• consecrates
• devotes
• surrenders
• yields
• hands over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sacrifices

Noun

At Johannesburg’s former Women’s Jail, now a museum, women speak of past sacrifices, linking them to today’s struggles. — Michelle Gumede, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

The book suggests Brady's commitment to the game ultimately led to a loss in love, raising questions about the sacrifices made for greatness. — Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Johnson isn’t the only one making sacrifices to make ends meet. — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026

In the final scene of the season 1 finale, the church bell tolls eight times — meaning that the town is now demanding eight sacrifices to honor the centuries-old pact. — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026

As Argentina emerged from the trauma of the brutal dictatorship, many veterans and families of conscripts killed in the war felt their sacrifices had been sidelined by a nascent democracy that sought to distance itself from the disaster. — ABC News, 31 July 2026

Seymour hopes to maintain those unique qualities, but acknowledged there may have to be sacrifices. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 31 July 2026

If followers are the highest currency — an endless supply of bodies to burn through — then there’s nothing more powerful than a group ready to throw everything in this life away for the next, to fasten their flesh into sacrifices. — Zachary Lee, IndieWire, 27 July 2026

Membership involves absolutely no hooded robes, geopolitical puppet-mastering, or child sacrifices. — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026

Verb

Need an inclusive dish that sacrifices no flavor? — Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026

In the series finale, which premiered on New Year’s Eve as a stand-alone episode, Eleven sacrifices herself to save the world. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 10 June 2026

His team sacrifices for one another just like those ’70s teams. — Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 28 May 2026

Jack re-enters the cave, finds Desmond, and sacrifices himself by replacing the stone cork, which reignites the light and stabilizes the island. — Janey Tracey, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026

Colloff’s reporting is, as usual, dogged and exhaustive, and the book reads like a thriller, but never sacrifices the humanity of the people Skalnik hurt. — Michael Schaub, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026

In the film Damon portrays a celebrated astronaut who, stranded and desperate, nearly sacrifices humanity to save himself. — Eliana Dockterman, Time, 12 May 2026

That sacrifices a certain sense of community but emphasizes the musical’s solos. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026

Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson, a father or three, sacrifices a lot of family time in his role. — Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026