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

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

But to do so while staying mentally sharp, emotionally present, physically capable, and truly able to enjoy the rewards of their efforts and sacrifices. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Her dedication, leadership, and countless sacrifices gave me the opportunity to serve our communities. — Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

For Room, Miami FC’s goalkeeper, the event provided a chance to give back after the sacrifices required to reach the professional level. — Tyler M. Carmona july 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026

Her dedication, leadership and countless sacrifices gave me the opportunity to serve our communities. — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026

After a long domestic season and a lack of rest time due to going deep into the World Cup, Rice is well aware of the sacrifices and the upsides. — Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 13 July 2026

The announcement came a day after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited Balochistan's capital, Quetta, and told the families of 42 people killed in the attacks that their sacrifices were not in vain and those responsible would be brought to justice. — ABC News, 10 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