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
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 June 2025
The exhibition offers a broad overview of the history of Italian fashion and its relationships with international fashion, both before and immediately after World War II.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
Ryley Amond, CNBC, 5 June 2025
This offer is valid for dine-in, carry-out, app/online and delivery orders at participating locations.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
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Verb
Built in 2023, the contemporary pad offers a total of seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms, meaning there is ample space for both homeowners and visitors to catch some Zs.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 June 2025
The exhibition offers a broad overview of the history of Italian fashion and its relationships with international fashion, both before and immediately after World War II.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
Noun
Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 5 June 2025
This offer is valid for dine-in, carry-out, app/online and delivery orders at participating locations.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offer
Verb
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Adding Ángeles Cruz also seemed natural to give Sira a voice.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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Some shook their legs nervously, others gave death glares to folks with the misfortune of sitting on creaky chairs.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
8 June 2025
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Hence, Greg Shove, Section AI’s CEO, suggests that boards take an hour every six months to do a really honest check-in: What is the unique value proposition your company currently offers the marketplace, and how good is AI at doing it?—
Kelly Huang,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Those stats suggest good things await in the near future.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2025
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Advertisement The discussion began when CEO Bill Ready of Pinterest—which presented the event—brought up the challenges young people face today, and the importance of cultivating a healthy online platform.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
17 June 2025
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This means Diddy’s lawyers will have an opportunity to present a defense case, bringing proceedings a step closer to closing arguments and jury deliberations.—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Android 16’s new Enhanced HDR brightness control will allow users to adjust the intensity of HDR content without sacrificing so much image quality.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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God intervened at the moment of sacrifice and sent a ram to be sacrificed instead.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Duren took 546 field-goal attempts last regular season, with 478 coming less than five feet from the rim.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Violence against public officials has been increasing in recent years, including the two recent assassination attempts in 2024 against President Donald Trump.—
Donald J. Mihalek,
ABC News,
16 June 2025
Noun
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The proposal is set for a final City Council discussion on June 10.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2025
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The proposal now heads to the Senate, where modifications are possible before the legislation reaches Trump's desk.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Among the many budget cuts the mayor has proposed, the plan to eliminate all of the city’s beach fire rings has drawn particularly fierce criticism in city budget hearings.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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In Missouri, there were at least 39 bills proposed that, if passed, could restrict rights that the LGBTQ community is advocating for, according to the American Civil Liberties Union.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2025
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Israeli forces early Monday detained an aid boat bound for Gaza while carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists.—
Bradford Betz , Yonat Friling,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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In the early days of the split, HBO Max will continue to carry live sports content, although that arrangement is subject to change.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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“Offer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offer. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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