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
Leaders should enforce standardized templates, mandatory metadata and clear ownership to restore control without sacrificing speed.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie, and Emily Blunt have mastered the balance of looking put-together without sacrificing comfort.
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Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Are there ways to conserve energy without sacrificing comfort (and having a record high electric bill)?
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Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Eventually, a cart came out and Myers rose to his feet with some assistance as the crowd gave him a round of applause for sacrificing his body for his team.
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Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Management is sacrificing some near-term revenue by tightening buys, reducing future markdowns, and better managing inventory to improve the business over the long run.
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Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
30 June 2026
Biotin, probiotic ferments, and Korean botanical extracts support stronger, healthier-looking hair, while the lightweight formula smooths and softens without sacrificing volume.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
Approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association, Spenco is known for creating healthy footwear that helps support your feet without sacrificing style.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
What to Know The Rachel Bloom Smart Crossbody Bag is packed with anti-theft features that help deter pickpockets—without sacrificing style.
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Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie, and Emily Blunt have mastered the balance of looking put-together without sacrificing comfort.
—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Are there ways to conserve energy without sacrificing comfort (and having a record high electric bill)?
—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Eventually, a cart came out and Myers rose to his feet with some assistance as the crowd gave him a round of applause for sacrificing his body for his team.
—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Management is sacrificing some near-term revenue by tightening buys, reducing future markdowns, and better managing inventory to improve the business over the long run.
—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
30 June 2026
Biotin, probiotic ferments, and Korean botanical extracts support stronger, healthier-looking hair, while the lightweight formula smooths and softens without sacrificing volume.
—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
Approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association, Spenco is known for creating healthy footwear that helps support your feet without sacrificing style.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
What to Know The Rachel Bloom Smart Crossbody Bag is packed with anti-theft features that help deter pickpockets—without sacrificing style.
—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sacrificing
offering
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However, the high court also ruled against the president’s attempts to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, offering the central bank more protection.
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Starlink announced that the company is offering free internet access to Movistar customers in La Guaria state, and is working to also provide service to Digitel and Movilnet customers as soon as possible.
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“Sacrificing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sacrificing. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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