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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3
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
Taylor Jean Stephan,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Neither company currently offers new vehicles for less than $50,000.
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Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
That design offers a useful blueprint for modern cybersecurity teams trying to build defenses that are fast, adaptive and precise.
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Abhik Biswas,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Per the fine print, Merrell offers free standard shipping on orders over $75 and free express shipping on orders over $125.
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Madison Flager,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
History buffs, don’t miss the White River Museum on Park Avenue, which offers a quirky account of local history from inside a pair of the town’s original log buildings.
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Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
26 June 2026
This budget-friendly model offers a 20-foot cable and attachments for cleaning stairs, upholstery and more.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
This is a steal on a top that minimizes chafing during even the most intense training sessions and offers maximum breathability.
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Sarah Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Customers may like the idea of benefits, but not the burden of decoding caveats, eligibility windows, expiring offers and tier restrictions.
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Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
That would mean moving not just impending free agent Robbie Ray but also exploring offers for Matt Chapman, Willy Adames and Rafael Devers — and eating money to make those trades plausible.
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Tim Britton,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
The offers seemed to come anytime Esmir Bajraktarević played a youth soccer tournament near Chicago.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
1 July 2026
The union has passed several proposals related to pay, health benefits and telework across the bargaining table, but the California Department of Human Resources rejected all of those offers, according to Roy.
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William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
Start by seeing how low your current mortgage rate offers are here.
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Tim Maxwell,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The Sharks also did not extend qualifying offers to minor leaguers Noah Beck, a defenseman, and Gabriel Carriere, a goalie.
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Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
30 June 2026
Once you're signed up for Prime, the Amazon website and apps will show you exclusive Prime offers.
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
Verb
The lightweight, double-layered design offers extra coverage without feeling heavy, while the stretchy waistband and flowy design keep it comfortable all day.
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Taylor Jean Stephan,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Neither company currently offers new vehicles for less than $50,000.
—
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
That design offers a useful blueprint for modern cybersecurity teams trying to build defenses that are fast, adaptive and precise.
—
Abhik Biswas,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Per the fine print, Merrell offers free standard shipping on orders over $75 and free express shipping on orders over $125.
—
Madison Flager,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
History buffs, don’t miss the White River Museum on Park Avenue, which offers a quirky account of local history from inside a pair of the town’s original log buildings.
—
Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
26 June 2026
This budget-friendly model offers a 20-foot cable and attachments for cleaning stairs, upholstery and more.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
This is a steal on a top that minimizes chafing during even the most intense training sessions and offers maximum breathability.
—
Sarah Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
Noun
Among the three players who did not receive qualifying offers from the Heat, Trevor Keels and Jahmir Young will play for the Heat’s summer league team but Keshad Johnson will not.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Customers may like the idea of benefits, but not the burden of decoding caveats, eligibility windows, expiring offers and tier restrictions.
—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
That would mean moving not just impending free agent Robbie Ray but also exploring offers for Matt Chapman, Willy Adames and Rafael Devers — and eating money to make those trades plausible.
—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
The offers seemed to come anytime Esmir Bajraktarević played a youth soccer tournament near Chicago.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
1 July 2026
The union has passed several proposals related to pay, health benefits and telework across the bargaining table, but the California Department of Human Resources rejected all of those offers, according to Roy.
—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
Start by seeing how low your current mortgage rate offers are here.
—
Tim Maxwell,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The Sharks also did not extend qualifying offers to minor leaguers Noah Beck, a defenseman, and Gabriel Carriere, a goalie.
—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
30 June 2026
Once you're signed up for Prime, the Amazon website and apps will show you exclusive Prime offers.
—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offers
Verb
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Refine a portfolio piece, build a small prototype, or share a draft with someone who gives honest notes.
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The softened felt gives under his fingers, then holds, each adjustment staying a little longer than the last.
Verb
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Police dispatch audio suggests the 27-year-old has both a valid FOID card and Concealed Carry License.
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For every Founding Father looking to free the colonies from British tyranny, there was a Larry (often called Lawrence here) who suggests that sharing desserts and umbrellas should be prohibited by the Declaration of Independence.
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Unlike scenic destinations that become part of a wedding backdrop, Walshe said Madison Square Garden presents the opposite challenge because designers would first have to erase the venue's familiar arena feel before creating something entirely new.
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Operational technology, however, presents a fundamentally different challenge.
Verb
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Need an inclusive dish that sacrifices no flavor?
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In the series finale, which premiered on New Year’s Eve as a stand-alone episode, Eleven sacrifices herself to save the world.
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From 10-10 at halftime, Wales scored two tries in two minutes through prop Rhys Carre and Adams, who chased a speculative kick into the Fiji in-goal.
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Japan has not won a World Cup knockout-round game in four tries.
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Some proposals have stalled amid broader legislative priorities, while others have raised questions about property rights and due process.
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Neutral shades such as off-white, black, and caramel are dominating the color palette of this trend, but there is no shortage of bold proposals in metallic silver and vibrant shades like red or electric blue for the more daring among us.
Verb
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Even as the communist country proposes reforms, the United States continues a pressure campaign, ramping up economic sanctions and maintaining an oil embargo that has plunged much of the island into darkness.
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The simplest solution, Wheeler proposes, is that laws be strengthened to require developers to integrate prehistoric sites and finds into the architectural plans for new buildings, and not just shunt things off to museums or warehouses.
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But Kimball House’s award-winning bar program more than carries its own weight.
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Tianwen-2 carries both a touch-and-go sampling system and an anchor-and-attach mechanism equipped with drills for collecting surface material.
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