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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2
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
Layla Ilchi, WWD, 5 Feb. 2025
Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
The lawsuit, filed by the legal group Democracy Forward on behalf of unions representing more than 800,000 civil servants, alleges that the Trump administration's resignation offer is arbitrary and capricious as well as unlawful.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 6 Feb. 2025
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Verb
The brand is currently offered at retailers like Shopbop, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s and more.
—Layla Ilchi, WWD, 5 Feb. 2025
Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
Noun
The Mets and Blue Jays wouldn't be throwing out offers or talking to his agent, Scott Boras, if nobody wanted him.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
The lawsuit, filed by the legal group Democracy Forward on behalf of unions representing more than 800,000 civil servants, alleges that the Trump administration's resignation offer is arbitrary and capricious as well as unlawful.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offer
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The rise in right-wing extremism — not least in Germany, where the far-right AfD party is running second in the polls — gives The Investigation a current relevance, but director Kahl says current politics was not on his mind.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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After a miserable year for the run defense, Morgan is hoping to give the trenches a facelift in free agency and the draft.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Jan. 2025
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The magnitude of the two events suggested, according to Whisker Labs, that the faults were on the high-voltage transmission lines that carry electricity from facilities like power plants to substations.—
Ivan Penn,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2025
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In August 2024, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggested that Trump's predecessor Joe Biden could be added to Mount Rushmore while citing his achievements during his time in office.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Their attorney, Jennifer Levi, presented these arguments during a court hearing on Tuesday.—
Kaelan Deese,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
5 Feb. 2025
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With individual states and undocumented women suffering different harms under the order, the cases could present different reasons to justify blocking the order.—
Selina Wang,
ABC News,
5 Feb. 2025
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This loose-fitting jacket works for skiers and snowboarders alike, and the two-toned design offers a stylish look without sacrificing essential insulation.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Jan. 2025
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The games industry is infamous for tales of crunching, a practice where developers are compelled to sacrifice their personal lives for their companies.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Lawmakers have also warned that any attempt to change the structure of USAID, an independent agency, would require action by Congress.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2025
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With Trump and Xi are expected to schedule a call later this week in an attempt to smooth things over, the container shipping industry awaits with bated breath.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Feb. 2025
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Only one of the dozens of senators voted against the proposal.—
Sarah Blaskey,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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Trump’s comment may be aimed at garnering support for his proposal that, rather than a wholesale transfer of US TikTok to an American buyer, the United States and China could share control of the platform as a 50-50 joint venture.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN,
25 Jan. 2025
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Commissioners said the project was too immense for an area where only one or two homes per acre are called for under the town’s land-use plan, and no affordable-housing units were proposed.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Jan. 2025
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Unbeknownst to Raynor, her partner had been planning to propose to her and had purchased an engagement ring that was being kept in a desk drawer.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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In Michigan, a first-degree murder conviction carries a mandatory life sentence without the possibility of parole unless their sentence is commuted by the governor.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Kansas City Star,
30 Jan. 2025
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Continued violation of the state seat belt law carries a $50 fine for each subsequent offense, though no criminal charges are filed for violating seat belt laws, Shouse Law Group says.—
Kendrick Marshall,
Sacramento Bee,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Offer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offer. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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