as in sacrifice
something offered to a god
some ancient gods were thought to demand burnt offerings
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as in giving
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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as in proposing
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 presenting
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 sacrificing
to give up as an offering to a god
when fruits, flowers, or crops are offered, the offering is known as a bloodless sacrifice
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Recent Examples of offering
Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Xfinity also recorded exclusive interviews with a wide range of American athletes competing in the Games and is incorporating them into the overall offering.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2026
Eva Andersen, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Beyond Darwin’s collection, the approach could be applied across museums worldwide, offering a safer way to manage aging wet collections and preserve irreplaceable biological records.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
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Noun
As a repeat port, Cozumel will benefit from having a new offering for Royal guests, who will visit on itineraries sailing out of Galveston, Texas, or on Western Caribbean sailings from Florida.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Xfinity also recorded exclusive interviews with a wide range of American athletes competing in the Games and is incorporating them into the overall offering.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
Along Kings Highway in Haddonfield, New Jersey, Bernard Cohen was walking the streets offering samples of his family's River Kitchen Company granola recipe, despite the cold.
—Eva Andersen, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Beyond Darwin’s collection, the approach could be applied across museums worldwide, offering a safer way to manage aging wet collections and preserve irreplaceable biological records.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offering
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This matter will need to be investigated in order to bring Justice to all who are responsible for human and animal sacrifices intended for a ceremonial sacrifice by shipping five Texas red heifers for construction of a Third Temple in Jerusalem.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Expect mild redness and a sandpaper-like texture for several days; small sacrifices for a complexion that steals the spotlight.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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This research marks the first time scientists have identified the specific amino acids — arginine and tyrosine — that act as molecular glue, giving spider silk its legendary properties.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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There are also giant granite boulders dotting the shore, giving it a decidedly remote, rugged feel.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Lawmakers are proposing adding more restrictions to these programs as a condition of them continuing at all.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
13 Feb. 2026
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The repeal could erase current limits on greenhouse gas pollution from cars, factories, power plants and other sources and could prevent future administrations from proposing rules to address global warming.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2026
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Still, Wuthering Heights is incredibly sympathetic toward Cathy, presenting her as a victim of her circumstances, her father’s financial mismanagement, and Nelly’s cruelty.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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Into The Sun Entertainment and Italy’s Augustus Group formed in May 2024, is presenting the project.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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Engineers have struggled to close the reaction gap between human perception and machine processing without sacrificing accuracy.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Choose from black, white, or two different shades of blue to match your style without sacrificing comfort.—
Taylor Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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The new revelations include documents suggesting Mandelson shared sensitive government information with Epstein after the 2008 global financial crisis.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Musk has regularly expressed his ambitions in space travel, previously suggesting colonizing Mars.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Feb. 2026
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He was said to have been carrying a twenty-five-litre backpack made by Ozark Trail, a brand sold primarily at Walmart.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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According to federal authorities, Morales Tejada in October 2023 was convicted in Superior Court in Connecticut on charges of carrying a pistol without a permit and first-degree failure to appear.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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Another image shifted the focus to friendship, showing Grey posing alongside longtime friend Tracy Pollan.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days alum’s navy blue dress was completely encrusted with giant crystals from her shoulder-baring neckline to her ankle-length skirt, making her sparkle from every angle while posing for photos.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Offering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offering. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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