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
Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 23 July 2025
Full table service is offered in broad dining rooms with sturdy chairs and vinyl tablecloths.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 23 July 2025
Nino Paoli, Fortune, 23 July 2025
Vlad Goldin holds one at the moment, and one is there for the taking with the qualifying offer extended to Dru Smith.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2025
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Verb
Uline offers thousands of products to businesses nationwide.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 23 July 2025
Full table service is offered in broad dining rooms with sturdy chairs and vinyl tablecloths.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 23 July 2025
Noun
According to the dealer, the offer includes a $5,000 cash back bonus.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 23 July 2025
Vlad Goldin holds one at the moment, and one is there for the taking with the qualifying offer extended to Dru Smith.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offer
Verb
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Sullivan's unique blend of contemporary R&B, soul, gospel and reggae influences gave quiet storm, late-night radio vibes, especially as a vibrant orange and red sunset transformed the upbeat evening into a moody night illuminated by smartphone flashlights.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
27 July 2025
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Pro Bowl quarterback Matthew Stafford was expected to miss the first handful of practices with a sore back, but head coach Sean McVay gave an update on Stafford's status on Saturday that likely has Rams fans at least a little concerned.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
Verb
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On the other hand, vague explanations or rigid policies may suggest pay inequities, poor planning, or a top-down management structure.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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To address symptoms of a mold allergy, some research suggests that immunotherapy can help.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Details about the curfew centers and enforcement changes will be presented in August.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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Rarely are the obstacles presented in such nebulous terms as in The Apprenticeship, which demands of its lovers something deeply internal: an apophatic self-actualization that results in less knowledge.—
Terry Nguyen
July 23,
Literary Hub,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Now, 249 years later, we are being asked to sacrifice working families’ health care, immigrant dignity, and the survival of rural America, all to meet an arbitrary deadline set by a president chasing a hallow, symbolic victory.—
Jared Nordlund,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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Its nimble 20-inch wheels paired with full suspension let riders tackle varied terrain comfortably without sacrificing control.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Bliss interrupted the pin attempt to rectify the mistake, a sigh of relief for Bliss.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Kross’ attempt with the pipe backfired as Scarlett distracted the ref.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Dearborn Wants Wards is gathering signatures for a ballot proposal to establish council seats based on geography.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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In addition, many EU Member States supported a proposal to the European Commission requesting simplification —a move that could also have implications for the implementation timeline.—
Simi Thambi,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Schoemann proposes evaluating the voter roll purging process, hand-counting ballots, and ensuring equitable voting access.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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In response to strong domestic and international criticism, President Zelenskyy is set to propose a bill that will decrease Russian influence while maintaining the anti-corruption agencies’ independence.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Just inside the doors of the employee entrance to Ford Motor Co.'s Dearborn Truck Plant is a scoreboard that looms high above a double set of steep stairs that carry the 3,600 employees up to the factory floor where the company builds its best-selling vehicle: the F-150 pickup.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
30 July 2025
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But another bill, HB 3520 by Rep. David Spiller, R-Jacksboro, to lessen the amount of liability insurance coverage rideshare drivers need to carry, took up a whole lot more time.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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“Offer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offer. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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