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
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to give up as an offering to a god
according to the Old Testament, Abraham was willing to sacrifice even his son to God
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Recent Examples of sacrifices
Debra Utacia Krol, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
American’s work builds on this legacy, but instead of imagining outer space, the artist zooms in on the very conditions that made Butler’s voice possible, which were the everyday sacrifices of her mother and grandmother.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
The sacrifices were also worth it to the restaurateurs, who launched Tres on their own, without a single outside investor.
—Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The sacrifices are evident six years on.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
The risk is that even with these sacrifices, the goalpost keeps moving because home prices and rents are rising faster than incomes.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Today, Smoot said his good deeds honor the sacrifices Jemison and Pulliam made for him.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Induction also requires commitment and a willingness to make significant sacrifices to uphold that commitment.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 29 Aug. 2025
Bayrou has insisted that sacrifices are needed to secure France’s future and reduce its dependence on debt.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
In the end, several of the survivors die, and Hulk sacrifices himself to stop a super-powerful Wanda zombie who has magic powers, thanks to the Mind Stone.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
He's stopped, however, by Nate's best pal Luke (Kevin Bigley), who sacrifices himself to help stop B-HBSG from escaping.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Just days before, HBO Max released the episode in which Smart’s character, Deborah Vance, sacrifices her lifelong dream of finally becoming the first woman to host a late night show rather than give in to corporate bullying and fire Ava for leaking an unflattering story about the network.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2025
Julia, who studied music and theater at Harvard, is currently developing a musical based on the Korean folktale of Simcheong, a filial daughter who sacrifices herself for her blind father.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Ending federal support now sacrifices the very speed and flexibility that saved lives.
—Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
Katie Holmes rarely sacrifices function for fashion.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
Paddling on the waters that sustain their lands reminds them of the sacrifices their families endured to preserve their fishing and hunting rights, their ongoing struggle to restore a watershed the size of West Virginia, the fight to bring fire and salmon back to the lands and waters.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
American’s work builds on this legacy, but instead of imagining outer space, the artist zooms in on the very conditions that made Butler’s voice possible, which were the everyday sacrifices of her mother and grandmother.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
The sacrifices were also worth it to the restaurateurs, who launched Tres on their own, without a single outside investor.
—Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The sacrifices are evident six years on.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
The risk is that even with these sacrifices, the goalpost keeps moving because home prices and rents are rising faster than incomes.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Today, Smoot said his good deeds honor the sacrifices Jemison and Pulliam made for him.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Induction also requires commitment and a willingness to make significant sacrifices to uphold that commitment.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 29 Aug. 2025
Bayrou has insisted that sacrifices are needed to secure France’s future and reduce its dependence on debt.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
Enid is all set to stay chill and human come full-moon night, but when Isaac tries to kill Wednesday by burying her alive, Enid sacrifices herself by transforming into her werewolf self and becoming strong enough to dig Wednesday out of the grave.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
In the end, several of the survivors die, and Hulk sacrifices himself to stop a super-powerful Wanda zombie who has magic powers, thanks to the Mind Stone.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
He's stopped, however, by Nate's best pal Luke (Kevin Bigley), who sacrifices himself to help stop B-HBSG from escaping.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Just days before, HBO Max released the episode in which Smart’s character, Deborah Vance, sacrifices her lifelong dream of finally becoming the first woman to host a late night show rather than give in to corporate bullying and fire Ava for leaking an unflattering story about the network.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2025
Julia, who studied music and theater at Harvard, is currently developing a musical based on the Korean folktale of Simcheong, a filial daughter who sacrifices herself for her blind father.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Ending federal support now sacrifices the very speed and flexibility that saved lives.
—Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
Katie Holmes rarely sacrifices function for fashion.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sacrifices
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Its proximity to its Southeast Asian neighbors, and the extensive migration between the countries, means Myanmar's distinctive culinary offerings are influenced by Thailand, Malaysia, Bangladesh and India.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Some nationwide fitness studios have built their brand entirely on the idea of hot offerings, claiming a more intense workout plus detoxification, cardiovascular, weight loss, and muscle benefits.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Leisure’s best new hotels of 2021, Wander the Resort offers 10 luxurious glass-and-timber cabins along the quiet northern shores of West Lake.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Premiering at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival, BRATS offers an intimate look at the group's cultural impact in films such as The Breakfast Club (1985), Back to the Future (1985) and Pretty in Pink (1986), as well as behind-the-scenes footage and promotional clips.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The victims said the thief stole close to $60,000 in cash and dozens of checks that were inside the box.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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And none of those figures includes losses victims were too embarrassed to report.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Sacrifices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sacrifices. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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