1
as in gives
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 suggests
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 presents
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 sacrifices
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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as in tries
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 proposals
something which is presented for consideration
a job offer that I couldn't refuse
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Recent Examples of offers
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Staff Reports, The Providence Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
The Hoosier Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 6 Feb. 2026
This dynamic has produced a range of figures, from the late Sathya Sai Baba, who claimed to perform miracles, to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, whose appeal lies in his widely popular Art of Living Foundation, which offers yoga and spiritual advice.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Novo Nordisk, for example, already offers Ozempic available at significant discounts through its own website.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
And even in winter, boating offers a new perspective on the city, particularly during the annual Light Festival, a free open-air festival of light installations along the canals.
—Georgina Ustik, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
This three-week event offers live music, a petting zoo, rodeos, livestock shows, a carnival midway, shopping and more.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Bruján, a 27-year-old who played for three teams last season, offers plenty of versatility as well with his ability to play in the outfield.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Rachel Barber, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
Smith had offers from the likes of Southern Miss, Arkansas State and Troy, and stands at 6-foot-6, 330 pounds.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
High school prospects who previously would have merited Football Championship Subdivision scholarship offers now are only getting Division II offers, and those who before the portal were worthy of Division II offers are getting shut out.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026
See how low your current mortgage rate offers are here.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
For a girl who is only 15 years old, those offers will only grow.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Subscribers activate their Sun Club access once, then browse deals, claim offers, and start saving right away.
—Baltimore Sun Marketing, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2026
Most reskilling initiatives produce credentials without job offers.
—Josh Tanenbaum, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Despite continuous offers of players from different agents, Madrid rejected them all.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
This work offers a new platform for designing efficient photo-electrocatalysts and advancing next-generation solar–electrochemical energy conversion systems.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Staff Reports, The Providence Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
The Hoosier Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 6 Feb. 2026
This dynamic has produced a range of figures, from the late Sathya Sai Baba, who claimed to perform miracles, to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, whose appeal lies in his widely popular Art of Living Foundation, which offers yoga and spiritual advice.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Novo Nordisk, for example, already offers Ozempic available at significant discounts through its own website.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
And even in winter, boating offers a new perspective on the city, particularly during the annual Light Festival, a free open-air festival of light installations along the canals.
—Georgina Ustik, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
This three-week event offers live music, a petting zoo, rodeos, livestock shows, a carnival midway, shopping and more.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Bruján, a 27-year-old who played for three teams last season, offers plenty of versatility as well with his ability to play in the outfield.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
After a year characterized by mass layoffs, the federal government once again shed jobs, cutting 34,000 in January as some workers who accepted deferred resignation offers last year came off payrolls.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
Smith had offers from the likes of Southern Miss, Arkansas State and Troy, and stands at 6-foot-6, 330 pounds.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
High school prospects who previously would have merited Football Championship Subdivision scholarship offers now are only getting Division II offers, and those who before the portal were worthy of Division II offers are getting shut out.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026
See how low your current mortgage rate offers are here.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
For a girl who is only 15 years old, those offers will only grow.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Subscribers activate their Sun Club access once, then browse deals, claim offers, and start saving right away.
—Baltimore Sun Marketing, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2026
Most reskilling initiatives produce credentials without job offers.
—Josh Tanenbaum, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Despite continuous offers of players from different agents, Madrid rejected them all.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offers
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That gives Takaichi a clear path to deliver on her agenda over the coming years – until the next election in 2027.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The speech and debate clause, under Article 1, Section 6, of the Constitution, gives these members immunity from liability for defamation when reading the list of names aloud in court.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Her work and seniority suggests that she should have been made a partner a while back.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2026
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But Queen at Sea quickly reveals itself to be stranger and more unsettling than its surface suggests.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann presents Argentinean live-fire cooking; Pao by Paul Qui showcases Qui’s renowned modern Asian cuisine; and El Secreto Omakase is an ultra-exclusive six-seat speakeasy omakase.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
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This two-story house presents a roomy floor plan, featuring four bedrooms and three baths.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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If not, the team sacrifices a timeout.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
31 Jan. 2026
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At 51 years old, my mom no longer sacrifices comfort for trends.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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The Jayhawks, led by White’s five 3’s in seven tries, went 12-of-24 from 3 to ISU’s 9-of-27.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Cowens and the other four judges – NBA greats Cazzie Russell and Satch Sanders, as well as Roger Staubach and Martina Navratilova – gave Dominique and Spud perfect 50s on their first tries.—
Kevin Sherrington
Feb. 10,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Senate already voted to stop tariffs on Canada and Brazil, and tariff critics are rooting for the House to quit blocking those proposals from getting a vote.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Board first voted on school closure proposals in November, shortly after Salem’s resignation.—
Alexandra Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The district proposes to use bond money to consolidate certain elementary schools, but more widespread consolidation and closures are in the district’s future, despite the outcome of the election, district officials have said.—
Kendrick Calfee
February 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … FRAUD FEARS — Minnesota governor proposes relief fund as Republicans warn of fraud risk.—
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FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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On the street, the Mazda3 hatchback carries itself with a restrained yet purposeful elegance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2026
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But there is no place in North America that approaches the scale and complexity of New York’s system, which carries more than 5 million people daily.—
Jonathan Cohn,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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