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
Preston Fore, Fortune, 15 June 2026
Other supporting players include Adrian Lester as Dane Walter, a handler who barely bothers to shrug off news that, sometimes, sacrifices must be made.
—Whitney Friedlander, Variety, 14 June 2026
Existing attempts to miniaturize these pumping systems often involve compromises, such as rigid mechanical components, high operating voltages, complex fabrication processes, or sacrifices in pumping performance.
—New Atlas, 12 June 2026
People made serious sacrifices to give up working from home, including longer commutes, less flexibility with parenting and caregiving, less control over the rhythms of daily life.
—Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Jalen has always been outspoken about his appreciation for his mother and the sacrifices she’s made for him and his sister, Erica.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 June 2026
Besides all the people who make sacrifices to care for someone in poor health or in need, the inspirations for OnWord Theatre’s first staged musical were actress/playwright Anna Deavere Smith and playwright Lynn Nottage.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2026
Fourth of July fireworks at the University of North Georgia gave us cause to talk about the real meaning of freedom, of liberty for all, and the sacrifices made by those who truly value those concepts.
—John Archibald, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Those sacrifices date back to 1988, when Vida/SIDA first opened.
—Joe Donlon, CBS News, 4 June 2026
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
In the film Damon portrays a celebrated astronaut who, stranded and desperate, nearly sacrifices humanity to save himself.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 12 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
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
Newport’s shaping of characters, set in two different time periods, and pacing allows for the broader historical stakes to resonate, yet never sacrifices Harmon’s gift for storytelling.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
The sacrifices came with expectations.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 15 June 2026
Other supporting players include Adrian Lester as Dane Walter, a handler who barely bothers to shrug off news that, sometimes, sacrifices must be made.
—Whitney Friedlander, Variety, 14 June 2026
Existing attempts to miniaturize these pumping systems often involve compromises, such as rigid mechanical components, high operating voltages, complex fabrication processes, or sacrifices in pumping performance.
—New Atlas, 12 June 2026
People made serious sacrifices to give up working from home, including longer commutes, less flexibility with parenting and caregiving, less control over the rhythms of daily life.
—Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Jalen has always been outspoken about his appreciation for his mother and the sacrifices she’s made for him and his sister, Erica.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 June 2026
Besides all the people who make sacrifices to care for someone in poor health or in need, the inspirations for OnWord Theatre’s first staged musical were actress/playwright Anna Deavere Smith and playwright Lynn Nottage.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2026
Fourth of July fireworks at the University of North Georgia gave us cause to talk about the real meaning of freedom, of liberty for all, and the sacrifices made by those who truly value those concepts.
—John Archibald, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Those sacrifices date back to 1988, when Vida/SIDA first opened.
—Joe Donlon, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Verb
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
In the film Damon portrays a celebrated astronaut who, stranded and desperate, nearly sacrifices humanity to save himself.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 12 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
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
Newport’s shaping of characters, set in two different time periods, and pacing allows for the broader historical stakes to resonate, yet never sacrifices Harmon’s gift for storytelling.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sacrifices
Noun
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Activities include vacation standards like pools and a beach club along with less typical offerings like horseback riding on the beach, beach shelling by golf cart, and the resort’s Hawk Walk.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Fox Nation will feature patriotic programming and exclusive subscriber offerings.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Verb
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For student Samir Rios, the trip offers a chance to engage with a new community.—
Tania Francois,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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At a typical weekend festival, owner Sal Graci offers four roll varieties (and a couple of lemonades).—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Noun
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The Israeli strikes killed five people around the town of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon, according to the official news agency NNA, and the army said a soldier was along the victims.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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As distressing as their circumstance is, Naim and Ryan are unmistakably positioned as heroic lovers, not victims-to-be.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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