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

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

As the siege escalates, loyalties are tested and selfless sacrifices are made, leading to a desperate fight for survival where not everyone will emerge alive. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 July 2026

It’s been a long journey for the young shortstop — one that has required many sacrifices. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026

The film stops several yellow bricks short of erecting a temple to the sacrifices of fame. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

The 55-year-old country singer frequently honors veterans and first responders while recognizing their sacrifices on patriotic holidays. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

This level can improve portfolio diversification without significant sacrifices to long-term returns. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 26 June 2026

Memorable matches, sacrifices, personal style, and superstitions were volleyed back and forth in a lively conversation Thursday night with tennis stars Andre Agassi, Caroline Wozniacki, Genie Bouchard, and James Blake, hosted by Ralph Lauren. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 26 June 2026

The sacrifices were matched by the extraordinary workload taken on by the youngster. — Mohsin Kamal, New York Times, 25 June 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