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

2 of 2

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

Novak Djokovic, who has won more Grand Slam singles titles than any other male player, has emphasized the sacrifices his parents made to support his tennis career. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026

The people who are taking the greatest risks to tell stories and making the biggest sacrifices are increasingly not finding an outlet for their films. — Natalie Jamieson, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026

Yes, there were plenty of sacrifices along the way, but that single pivot will define my life. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026

With a starting price of $70,000, the Optiq-V offers style and luxury but sacrifices range and efficiency. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 2 Sep. 2026

And, as Romo notes, dealing with those sacrifices in the years after leaving the gridiron can sometimes lead to destructive choices – such as an over-reliance on substances that mask the pain. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026

In order to succeed in a system that doesn’t consider you, certain sacrifices have to be made. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 Aug. 2026

But these guys were doing plastic-baby sacrifices, fake blood onstage. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026

The French minister of foreign affairs described the mosque as a way to recognize the sacrifices made by Muslim soldiers, but it was not meant to be permanent. — Shannon Fogg, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026

Verb

Each method may buy some time but sacrifices some productivity, Hanna said. — Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026

Ultimately, Miles sacrifices himself so that the others can escape, holding onto the detonator that sets off a massive explosion until his final breath. — ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026

Desperate for a last chance to save Ashina, Genichiro sacrifices himself in a ritual of his own to resurrect Isshin at the height of his powers. — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026

Distributing compute across many smaller sites sacrifices the per-unit economics of hyperscale, where massive single-site procurement drives down the cost of power, cooling and hardware in ways a 10-megawatt facility simply can't match. — Jolie Kahn, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

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