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
Beyond adding backstop range, the company is pitching the C15 as a way to design vehicles around smaller battery packs without sacrificing total driving range, potentially cutting weight and cost.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
For the Grad School Queens and Teachers Whether she’s headed back to school for her master’s or ruling the classroom, the women returning to academia deserve a beauty routine that supports her grind without sacrificing her glow.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Whether scaling up or down, manufacturers gain visibility and cost control, without sacrificing quality.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
With a coordinated plan, open family discussions and the help of tax- and investment-savvy advisors, high-income parents can give their kids a strong start in life without sacrificing their own financial independence.
—Meredith Moore, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Anything less risks sacrificing the very democracy those troops are sworn to protect.
—Aron Solomon
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
The platform gives a little lift without sacrificing comfort, and the back strap means no sliding or blisters.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2025
These Sandy Mule Flats from Target’s fashion line A New Day are ideal for cool weather, look sophisticated without sacrificing comfort, and are currently marked down to just $24 over Labor Day weekend.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
As a result, CEOs are arriving at meetings with urgent realizations about falling behind, founders are working extreme schedules, and entrepreneurs are sacrificing travel, vacation, and personal relationships for the cause.
—Andrew Filev, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
For the Grad School Queens and Teachers Whether she’s headed back to school for her master’s or ruling the classroom, the women returning to academia deserve a beauty routine that supports her grind without sacrificing her glow.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Whether scaling up or down, manufacturers gain visibility and cost control, without sacrificing quality.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
With a coordinated plan, open family discussions and the help of tax- and investment-savvy advisors, high-income parents can give their kids a strong start in life without sacrificing their own financial independence.
—Meredith Moore, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Anything less risks sacrificing the very democracy those troops are sworn to protect.
—Aron Solomon
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
The platform gives a little lift without sacrificing comfort, and the back strap means no sliding or blisters.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2025
These Sandy Mule Flats from Target’s fashion line A New Day are ideal for cool weather, look sophisticated without sacrificing comfort, and are currently marked down to just $24 over Labor Day weekend.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
As a result, CEOs are arriving at meetings with urgent realizations about falling behind, founders are working extreme schedules, and entrepreneurs are sacrificing travel, vacation, and personal relationships for the cause.
—Andrew Filev, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sacrificing
offering
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To entice buyers, Huawei is offering at least 50% off screen replacements, as well as two free appointments to service the phone at home or at a preferred location.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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FanDuel, a popular online gambling company, threw them a Hail Mary by offering to restore express train service for the Philadelphia Eagles’ season opener against National Football League (NFL) division rivals, the Dallas Cowboys, on Thursday.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Sacrificing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sacrificing. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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