1
as in to give
to put before another for acceptance or consideration
I offered my boss an alternative to the original plan, which would have required me to work overtime
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2
as in to suggest
to set before the mind for consideration
offered the idea of a vacation at a beach resort in the Caribbean
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3
as in to present
to bring before the public in performance or exhibition
a summer theater offering a full schedule of musicals to the vacationing public
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as in attempt
an effort to do or accomplish something
made the usual halfhearted offer to grab the check before his dinner companion could
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as in proposal
something which is presented for consideration
a job offer that I couldn't refuse
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Recent Examples of offer
ProPublica, 13 Sep. 2025
Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Reuters 20 Min Ago, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Turner further maintained the Mavericks’ offer served as a market basis for negotiations with the Clippers, even if Turner himself didn’t conduct the Clippers’ negotiations.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The wages Mendoza offered could change her son’s future, or at the very least secure it the way her father had done for her.
—ProPublica, 13 Sep. 2025
Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
Reuters — Striking workers at Boeing Defense rejected the company’s latest contract offer on Friday, sending the stoppage toward its seventh week.
—Reuters 20 Min Ago, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Turner further maintained the Mavericks’ offer served as a market basis for negotiations with the Clippers, even if Turner himself didn’t conduct the Clippers’ negotiations.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offer
Verb
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Since applicants go through the renewal process every two years, immigration experts say that those with active status have already been screened by the government and given protection from deportation.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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The app gives owners the option to connect with the owners of their canine's relative, to exchange information about their pets or schedule a playdate.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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But tax policy analysts and lawyers said nothing in the guidance so far suggests adult performers would be excluded.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Indications suggest that the adoption of artificial intelligence is continuing at a rapid pace.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But about 85% of parents opt to give their children the stand-alone measles, mumps and rubella vaccine and a separate varicella shot, according to data presented at Thursday’s meeting.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
19 Sep. 2025
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The award has been around long enough that it has been presented, separately, to father and son (Kirk Douglas and Michael Douglas), father and daughter (Henry Fonda and Jane Fonda), and brother and sister (Warren Beatty and Shirley MacLaine).—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
18 Sep. 2025
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That’s how nonprofits gain visibility without sacrificing credibility.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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This saves battery life without sacrificing smooth scrolling.—
Ken Colburn,
AZCentral.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Today's attempt will be the first since then.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Their latest attempt, through a kangaroo immigration court, exposes their true colors once again.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The proposal set off alarm bells in the Norwegian media, with unverified claims that Verrett was blackmailing Louise.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
16 Sep. 2025
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The House Republican and Democratic chairs of the Congressional Real Estate Caucus will today release a new proposal, shared first with Semafor, to make housing more affordable.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The new $10,000 stipend is separate from the $30 million proposed in the continuing resolution for a law enforcement mutual aid fund for members and $58 million for security for the executive and judicial branches.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, international condemnation of Israel’s actions continues to mount, with the European Union – Israel’s biggest trading partner – proposing sanctions and a United Nations Commission report that concluded that Israel is committing genocide.—
Abeer Salman,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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At around the same time, a tall, college-aged man carrying a black backpack made his way up the stairwell of the nearby Losee Center, a four-story concrete building that houses the student welcome center, among other things.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Green had 2 carries for 21 yards on the possession, and his 15-yard pass to Jalen Brown on second-and-10 was a key play early in the drive.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Offer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offer. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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