as in offering
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 sacrificing
Before applying matte lipstick, Jennings primes lips with M·A·C Prep + Prime Lip Primer to improve glide, prevent feathering and extend wear without sacrificing moisture.
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Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Farmers can measure and manage soil nutrients differently and reduce pollution, save money and protect water resources without sacrificing agricultural productivity.
—Dinesh Phuyal, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
This balance of strength and flexibility enables precise manipulation without sacrificing safety.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
The collar will make money on declines below $90 while sacrificing any gains above $120 in SLV.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Maximum warmth requires maximum coverage, and this gorgeous green maxi puffer definitely provides the goods—without sacrificing style, no less.
—Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 25 Jan. 2026
Gap Factory Relaxed Top Coat My peacoat got me through numerous chilly walks to class, full days of sightseeing, and even nights out, keeping me warm without sacrificing Italian chic.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
That’s left some people concerned that the festival is sacrificing a vital part of its identity.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
As Austin American-Statesman food critic Matthew Odam noted in 2024, the restaurant’s lunch special — eight pieces of nigiri and a roll for $28 — stands out for its value without sacrificing technique.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Farmers can measure and manage soil nutrients differently and reduce pollution, save money and protect water resources without sacrificing agricultural productivity.
—Dinesh Phuyal, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
This balance of strength and flexibility enables precise manipulation without sacrificing safety.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
The collar will make money on declines below $90 while sacrificing any gains above $120 in SLV.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Maximum warmth requires maximum coverage, and this gorgeous green maxi puffer definitely provides the goods—without sacrificing style, no less.
—Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 25 Jan. 2026
Gap Factory Relaxed Top Coat My peacoat got me through numerous chilly walks to class, full days of sightseeing, and even nights out, keeping me warm without sacrificing Italian chic.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
That’s left some people concerned that the festival is sacrificing a vital part of its identity.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
As Austin American-Statesman food critic Matthew Odam noted in 2024, the restaurant’s lunch special — eight pieces of nigiri and a roll for $28 — stands out for its value without sacrificing technique.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sacrificing
offering
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Just down the street, the Black Forest Inn is also leaning into service, offering coffee, soup and a warm place to gather.—
Derek James,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Bonhams occupies what’s defined as the mid-range market, mostly offering lots priced between $50,000 to $1 million, while the top three — Christie’s, Sotheby’s and Phillips — court sellers and buyers at the vertiginous top end.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Sacrificing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sacrificing. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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