sacrificing

present participle of sacrifice
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 This hotel feels upscale while keeping within a reasonable budget—ideal for 30- or 40-something couples looking for chic accommodations and access to the sights, without sacrificing peace and quiet at the end of the night. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 And the leaders who rise are often the ones sacrificing the most to keep up. — Nike Ajao, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 Wall Street expects Nvidia to generate roughly $440 billion in free cash flow over the next six quarters, giving management ample firepower to repurchase shares without sacrificing investments needed to maintain its AI leadership. — Alexa Lomonaco,jeff Nash, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026 Instead of color, the video switches to black-and-white to keep visuals sharp without sacrificing fidelity. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2026 Sunny Isles Beach must manage growth without sacrificing residents’ quality of life. — Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 Watch for newer enzyme-heavy formulas to narrow that gap, which would give consumers more confidence in switching to laundry detergent sheets without sacrificing performance. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026 Much like white, navy blue is a classic, timeless color that offers a deep neutral contrast to black or gray doors without sacrificing a sophisticated look. — The Spruce, 25 Sep. 2026 The light-catching shade makes a statement without sacrificing sophistication. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sacrificing
offering
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  • The sink, for example, was part of an extra-long counter along one of the walls, offering plenty of extra room to stow my skincare and travel essentials.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Poland also has over 86,000 places of refuge offering a lower level of protection such as basements, underground garages or subway stations, and catering for around 23 million people.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026

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“Sacrificing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sacrificing. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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