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
Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2025
Desert Diamond Arena offers phone charging services through chargeFUZE in multiple locations inside the arena.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Holton sought out housing advocates who might be open to taking him on home visits and came upon the University Settlement, an organization that offers support to immigrants living in the neighborhood.
—Qian Julie Wang, New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2025
The subtle side snap buttons leading down to the slit provide detail without being distracting, and the pointelle knit offers enough stretch and texture to hug your curves in all the right places.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Fort Harrison offers so much to do year-round for visitors.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 20 Sep. 2025
The 10-minute ride offers sweeping views of the coastline and Catalina Island.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
The Puerto Rico Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Jay Cannon, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Meta also launched its superintelligence lab, recruiting talent aggressively with multi-million-dollar job offers, to develop AI that outperforms human intelligence.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
The pair initially considered their house out of budget but quickly realized their ceiling of $450,000 was unrealistic for the neighborhood, especially when housing inventory was so low and homes for sale were receiving multiple offers.
—Lizzie Kane, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Even in ideal conditions, selling a business takes time; a 10- to 12-month timeline is typical, including multiple offers and counteroffers.
—Frank Williamson, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Book Now Before booking your stay, check andBeyond's website for the most current offers and discounts.
—Rebekah Peppler, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025
Brown, who has offers from Texas State, Utah State, Wake Forest, Western Kentucky, Arizona State and Sacramento State, talked about the big play.
—Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
But unlike some other suitors, Walden didn’t guarantee Nelson the starting job, nor could the Miners afford to match other financial offers.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
This tab collects all emails that Google recognizes as deals, marketing offers, and other bulk promos.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
Captain Marc Guehi, who was denied a move to Liverpool in a dramatic summer transfer deadline day U-turn, offers leadership and an exemplary ability to read the game.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2025
Desert Diamond Arena offers phone charging services through chargeFUZE in multiple locations inside the arena.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Holton sought out housing advocates who might be open to taking him on home visits and came upon the University Settlement, an organization that offers support to immigrants living in the neighborhood.
—Qian Julie Wang, New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2025
The subtle side snap buttons leading down to the slit provide detail without being distracting, and the pointelle knit offers enough stretch and texture to hug your curves in all the right places.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Fort Harrison offers so much to do year-round for visitors.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 20 Sep. 2025
The 10-minute ride offers sweeping views of the coastline and Catalina Island.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
The Puerto Rico Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Jay Cannon, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Noun
Dynamic pricing, with offers evolving in sync with demand measures, are increasingly popular.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Meta also launched its superintelligence lab, recruiting talent aggressively with multi-million-dollar job offers, to develop AI that outperforms human intelligence.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
The pair initially considered their house out of budget but quickly realized their ceiling of $450,000 was unrealistic for the neighborhood, especially when housing inventory was so low and homes for sale were receiving multiple offers.
—Lizzie Kane, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Even in ideal conditions, selling a business takes time; a 10- to 12-month timeline is typical, including multiple offers and counteroffers.
—Frank Williamson, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Book Now Before booking your stay, check andBeyond's website for the most current offers and discounts.
—Rebekah Peppler, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025
Brown, who has offers from Texas State, Utah State, Wake Forest, Western Kentucky, Arizona State and Sacramento State, talked about the big play.
—Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
But unlike some other suitors, Walden didn’t guarantee Nelson the starting job, nor could the Miners afford to match other financial offers.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
This tab collects all emails that Google recognizes as deals, marketing offers, and other bulk promos.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offers
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Bankruptcy law, at § 365, essentially gives the trustee of the bankruptcy estate the right to either accept an executory contract (meaning that the trustee will have to render performance to get the benefit) or can reject the contract and forfeit the benefit.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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By late summer, ICE began showing up at job sites, which gives it a much bigger return on its investment.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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As far as use goes, the brand suggests cleansing as usual before using the bar as a second cleanse to kill the acne-causing oils and bacteria and offer deeper exfoliation.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Our analysis suggests that a favorable outcome is probable, albeit one that may require investors and clients to adopt a long-term perspective.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Hanover, New Hampshire Located on the banks of the Connecticut River with the Appalachian Trail slicing through, Hanover presents autumnal recreational opportunities on both land and water.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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But Venezuela presents a far more complex challenge.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Occultist sacrifices people to an unnamed demon.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Enid is all set to stay chill and human come full-moon night, but when Isaac tries to kill Wednesday by burying her alive, Enid sacrifices herself by transforming into her werewolf self and becoming strong enough to dig Wednesday out of the grave.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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How To Play Wordle Wordle is a daily word puzzle game where your goal is to guess a hidden five-letter word in six tries or fewer.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Sporting Kansas City has won one game in its last nine tries.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
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Phillips and Ackerman said their conferences are each fielding proposals from Wall Street.—
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Separately, national discussions about memorials to Kirk, including proposals for congressional or federal recognition, may continue as political figures and private groups press for broader tributes.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The collection also proposes non-traditional solitaire rings and unisex pieces.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
19 Sep. 2025
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The funding plan proposes $30 million in additional member security over a more than seven-week stretch -- giving each member of Congress around $7,500 each week to spend on security -- more than double their own congressional salary.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The back went for 96 yards on 25 carries in the Chargers’ win over Denver last October.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
19 Sep. 2025
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Cable viewers can watch the tournament on Tennis Channel, while cord-cutters can livestream on a live TV streaming service that carries the network, including Sling Blue with Sports Extra.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Offers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offers. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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