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
In many cases, people can receive the same high-quality care in lower-cost settings, without sacrificing outcomes or convenience.
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Anthem Blue Cross California, Daily News, 10 June 2026
This partnership offers a glimpse of how the industry might actually pull that off without sacrificing vehicle range or battery life.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
Officials are seeking new funding for voter education, mail ballot processing upgrades and ‘hybrid’ in-person options to accelerate counts without sacrificing access.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Julia Casey in Missouri said AI is pushed in her school -- from applications like Brisk AI to SchoolAI, which are tools for educators -- but stressed that more guidance is needed to ensure teachers use AI to support learning outcomes and offload tasks without sacrificing instructional quality.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 9 June 2026
Thankfully, Amazon has smart and stylish bug-fighting solutions that block out pests without sacrificing curb appeal.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
The cotton blend breathes beautifully, and the hollow-out pattern adds visual interest without sacrificing coverage.
—Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Short nails are the ultimate low-maintenance summer manicure, offering durability and practicality without sacrificing creativity.
—Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 8 June 2026
Meanwhile, the five-star analyst noted that the major debate surrounding Chevron centers on inventory depth and whether the company can sustain upstream volumes over the long term without sacrificing capital efficiencies.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 7 June 2026
Anthem Blue Cross California, Daily News, 10 June 2026
This partnership offers a glimpse of how the industry might actually pull that off without sacrificing vehicle range or battery life.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
Officials are seeking new funding for voter education, mail ballot processing upgrades and ‘hybrid’ in-person options to accelerate counts without sacrificing access.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Julia Casey in Missouri said AI is pushed in her school -- from applications like Brisk AI to SchoolAI, which are tools for educators -- but stressed that more guidance is needed to ensure teachers use AI to support learning outcomes and offload tasks without sacrificing instructional quality.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 9 June 2026
Thankfully, Amazon has smart and stylish bug-fighting solutions that block out pests without sacrificing curb appeal.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
The cotton blend breathes beautifully, and the hollow-out pattern adds visual interest without sacrificing coverage.
—Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Short nails are the ultimate low-maintenance summer manicure, offering durability and practicality without sacrificing creativity.
—Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 8 June 2026
Meanwhile, the five-star analyst noted that the major debate surrounding Chevron centers on inventory depth and whether the company can sustain upstream volumes over the long term without sacrificing capital efficiencies.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sacrificing
offering
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Bocce will be offering takeaway, both in the form of prepared food and things customers can cook at home, like pasta and sauces that come with instructions.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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Mango madness at Vicky Bakery Through July 15, participating Vicky Bakery locations will be offering a special summer mango menu, with mango pastelitos, arroz con mango cups, mango milk cake and cake cups and a mango refresquito topped with cold foam.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
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“Sacrificing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sacrificing. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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