as in sacrifice
something offered to a god
some ancient gods were thought to demand burnt offerings
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1
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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2
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
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
One of the few academic offerings at the trade show, it was structured as a debate between the American Kratom Association and the Holistic Alternative Recovery Trust, or HART, a new, pro-7-OH group founded — and largely funded — by Sanders.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Apex provides life insurance and supplemental coverage to millions of policyholders across North America, offering affordable protection to working families who need it most.
—William Jones, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
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Noun
In addition to its interior design offerings, the main construction of the house is made from Nordic Spruce wood, which is known for its durability and ability to withstand high temperatures, harsh humidity, and decay—a must-have quality for structures in the South.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
One of the few academic offerings at the trade show, it was structured as a debate between the American Kratom Association and the Holistic Alternative Recovery Trust, or HART, a new, pro-7-OH group founded — and largely funded — by Sanders.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
The school is offering counseling and other support services for the shaken community.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Apex provides life insurance and supplemental coverage to millions of policyholders across North America, offering affordable protection to working families who need it most.
—William Jones, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offering
Noun
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For Verlander, his latest quality start was possible due in part to a sacrifice from Dominic Smith, who sacrificed his body for an out.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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At which point Tyler re-enters the room and is given up by the terrified crowd (and, more importantly, anointed by Joan) as one of three people — including Bracken and one of the show’s dancers — who must make the film’s titular sacrifice to save the world from an imminent catastrophe.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Dodgers went on to defeat the Giants by the score of 6-3 giving Kershaw a no-decision while clinching a postseason berth.—
Wayne G. McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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By turning a blind eye to scalpers, even giving them the tools to bypass limits and harvest tickets, Live Nation has acted as the promoter, the primary ticket seller, the artists’ manager, and the scalper.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
19 Sep. 2025
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Prosecutors said proposing the legislation after accepting money from Negrin was enough to trigger the state’s anti-corruption laws.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
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However, the president has sought other methods of decreasing the Department of Education's power, including proposing a 15% funding decrease for the agency in his 2026 budget proposal.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Darrell Smith, assistant commissioner for school choice and parent empowerment, spoke about the rankings while presenting an update on Arkansas' Educational Freedom Accounts program to the state Board of Education.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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By presenting Manuka honey as a spectrum rather than a one-size offering, Nate’s helps consumers find the right fit for their needs while reinforcing trust in their purchase.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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According to San Diego’s Acting Chief Innovation Officer Alexander Hempton, Mayor Gloria is urging his team to use this moment of financial strain as an opportunity to propose new ideas and work in new ways without sacrificing effectiveness.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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The result is responsible, trustworthy systems that make fairer decisions without sacrificing performance.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In a lengthy post, Kelly argued in a very lengthy tweet that Kimmel's comments were made despite public evidence suggesting the suspect held left-wing views and had no ties to conservative politics.—
Amanda Castro
Shane Croucher
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The costumes, designed by Dede Ayite, were subtle and yet highly symbolic, suggesting the colloquial nature of Yoruba gods, or the epic, majestic nature of our brothers.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Episode 5 opens with a postal worker’s 2020 account of seeing Sellers naked in the woods, with his face covered, carrying a child’s jacket.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Ecological changes, including more time for mosquitoes and other disease-carrying bugs to bite you.—
Sara Schilling,
Idaho Statesman,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One particularly notable viral video featured the son of a provincial government minister posing in front of a tree made from boxes of luxury labels including Louis Vuitton, Cartier and Gucci.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Social media posts from his family show years of him shooting and posing with various weapons at gun ranges and shows alongside his siblings.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Offering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offering. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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