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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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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
Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 15 May 2026
Someone may offer an idea that improves your own, so stay open to where the exchange leads.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
To that end, a report by Israeli news outlet mako published last week suggested a future concert by Ye in Israel was in the works, with the rapper allegedly fielding multiple offers.
—Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
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Verb
The most popular VPNs are ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and PureVPN—all of which offer a 30-day money-back guarantee.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 15 May 2026
Someone may offer an idea that improves your own, so stay open to where the exchange leads.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Noun
His DMs were full of offers for sponsorship; the height of these opportunities was an offer to star in a Super Bowl commercial for Poppi soda.
—Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
To that end, a report by Israeli news outlet mako published last week suggested a future concert by Ye in Israel was in the works, with the rapper allegedly fielding multiple offers.
—Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offer
Verb
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Simple and streamlined, this linen tank top is one of the most versatile additions to any travel wardrobe—I’m even eyeing it in a few different colors, given its affordable price tag.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Virginia Governor Robert Dinwiddie gave him Washington’s name.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Most recently, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has suggested that surrogacy is human trafficking and constitutes modern-day slavery.—
Ann Marie Luft,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Iran’s ambassador to China has also suggested the communist state could play a powerful mediator role between Washington and Tehran.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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Trainor's fiancée and mother, who sat nearby during the ceremony along with other family members, were presented with flags that draped his casket.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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The streamer has inked a deal to broadcast the iconic event, presented by Purina Pro Plan, for its 151st show.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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Subtle stripe detailing on both the sweater and pant hems gives this knit set a cohesive, stylish edge—and a pop of color—sans sacrificing comfort.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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That demands governance models that enable faster decision-making without sacrificing accountability.—
Chase Garbarino,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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September 23 – October 22 A deeper feeling could interrupt your attempt to keep things light.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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It was followed by another attempt at deficit control, the Budget Enforcement Act of 1990, which quickly went down the fiscal memory hole.—
Steve H. Hanke,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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The bill contained several proposals lawmakers weren’t able to get over the finish line in previous years — including a section addressing the warehouse workforce.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Seen in this light, the announcements from Iran are likely more signaling than a genuine policy proposal.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Trump has proposed a temporary suspension of the gas tax to help offset consumer strain.—
Brooke Migdon,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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In 1994 theoretical computer scientist Peter Shor, now at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, proposed that a hypothetical quantum computer could use this property to crack RSA encryption.—
Zeeya Merali,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
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The outbreak linked to the MV Hondius began after the Dutch cruise ship, carrying 147 passengers and crew members, departed Argentina on April 1 for a South Atlantic voyage.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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The Knicks’ wings have carried their defense throughout this playoff run.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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“Offer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offer. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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