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
Thankfully, Amazon has smart and stylish bug-fighting solutions that block out pests without sacrificing curb appeal.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
This sweater vest is giving cool-girl-on-vacation energy without sacrificing comfort.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
Of her birthing me, sacrificing for me, unconditionally loving me.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
The right silhouette can reduce friction without sacrificing style.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
Financial experts often suggest limiting exposure to a modest percentage of between 5% and 10% — enough to provide diversification benefits without sacrificing income potential or liquidity.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 May 2026
Folding out horizontally to be a side sleeper (rather than perpendicular to the wall as is traditional), this full-sized bed frame is slim without sacrificing comfort.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 May 2026
Opting for comfort doesn’t have to mean sacrificing style and versatility — there are plenty of options that check both boxes.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
In terms of all-time hero's journeys, his is up there, from his humble beginnings on Tatooine to learning of his sinister dad to becoming a Jedi master to sacrificing himself to help the Resistance.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 May 2026
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
This sweater vest is giving cool-girl-on-vacation energy without sacrificing comfort.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
Of her birthing me, sacrificing for me, unconditionally loving me.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
The right silhouette can reduce friction without sacrificing style.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
Financial experts often suggest limiting exposure to a modest percentage of between 5% and 10% — enough to provide diversification benefits without sacrificing income potential or liquidity.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 May 2026
Folding out horizontally to be a side sleeper (rather than perpendicular to the wall as is traditional), this full-sized bed frame is slim without sacrificing comfort.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 May 2026
Opting for comfort doesn’t have to mean sacrificing style and versatility — there are plenty of options that check both boxes.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
In terms of all-time hero's journeys, his is up there, from his humble beginnings on Tatooine to learning of his sinister dad to becoming a Jedi master to sacrificing himself to help the Resistance.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sacrificing
offering
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Granted, many of the commentators offering these predictions are employed by traditional universities, and might tend to believe more strongly in the enduring relevance of the academy.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
5 May 2026
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Chick-fil-A in Boston's Copley Square is offering a free original chicken sandwich on May 4.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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“Sacrificing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sacrificing. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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