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
The Gorglitter Low-rise Dress Pants are a prime example of honoring Y2K culture without sacrificing a flattering fit.
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
But the speed of its iPhone processors allowed the company to bring its pricing down measurably without significantly sacrificing performance.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Canned cream of mushroom soup and frozen vegetables make this homey casserole come together quickly without sacrificing flavor.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
Fashionable women's sneakers Wearing sneakers doesn't mean sacrificing style.
—Claire Peltier, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
The stain delivers fade resistance and weather protection without sacrificing the wood's natural grain.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
That’s easier said than done without sacrificing all of his draft picks or trading another key piece like Bichsel, Mavrik Bourque or Nils Lundkvist in return.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
Would that mean sacrificing speed, as the roster was previously constructed with former GM Chris Grier and coach Mike McDaniel together, for physicality and toughness?
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
Make a statement without sacrificing a classic hotel look with this tuxedo sheet set.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 24 Feb. 2026
Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
But the speed of its iPhone processors allowed the company to bring its pricing down measurably without significantly sacrificing performance.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Canned cream of mushroom soup and frozen vegetables make this homey casserole come together quickly without sacrificing flavor.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
Fashionable women's sneakers Wearing sneakers doesn't mean sacrificing style.
—Claire Peltier, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
The stain delivers fade resistance and weather protection without sacrificing the wood's natural grain.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
That’s easier said than done without sacrificing all of his draft picks or trading another key piece like Bichsel, Mavrik Bourque or Nils Lundkvist in return.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
Would that mean sacrificing speed, as the roster was previously constructed with former GM Chris Grier and coach Mike McDaniel together, for physicality and toughness?
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
Make a statement without sacrificing a classic hotel look with this tuxedo sheet set.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sacrificing
offering
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The hotel is also collaborating with government technical schools to develop a training program, contributing to educational advancement and offering a career path to residents.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Blume’s candid stories about puberty and adolescence continue to resonate with readers decades after publication, offering relatable insight into growing up.—
Whitney Friedlander,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Sacrificing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sacrificing. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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