as in offerings
something offered to a god
the herders selected their best lamb as a sacrifice in order to receive blessings from their god
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as in offers
to give up as an offering to a god
according to the Old Testament, Abraham was willing to sacrifice even his son to God
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Recent Examples of sacrifices
David Frum, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
In 2012 and 2022, the discovery of a royal tomb containing an astonishing 58 elite females, 1,300 artifacts, six human sacrifices, and the burials of elite craftsmen alongside gold, silver, and bronze tools brought the site international attention.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
There were sacrifices, Ayton said.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
Behind every student who walks across the commencement stage is a story filled with challenges overcome, sacrifices made and people who helped make that moment possible.
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 19 May 2026
But these are sacrifices Gerald is willing to make.
—Tamara Keith, NPR, 19 May 2026
All the sacrifices my family made.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 16 May 2026
That poll also found that most people (52%) think America's best days are behind it, but also found that the majority of Americans are eager to support the country's future and are willing to make sacrifices for the greater good.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Achieving that takes professional sacrifices and a gorgeous trip taken to northern corners of the West Coast, the vibrant exuberance and mossy textures of which Nguyen captures with delicacy.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 13 May 2026
Eliana Dockterman, Time, 12 May 2026
Colloff’s reporting is, as usual, dogged and exhaustive, and the book reads like a thriller, but never sacrifices the humanity of the people Skalnik hurt.
—Michael Schaub, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
That sacrifices a certain sense of community but emphasizes the musical’s solos.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson, a father or three, sacrifices a lot of family time in his role.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Newport’s shaping of characters, set in two different time periods, and pacing allows for the broader historical stakes to resonate, yet never sacrifices Harmon’s gift for storytelling.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
America sacrifices everyone for Israel and does not care about anyone but Israel.
—Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026
Léa Seydoux plays Lucy, who sacrifices her own career opportunities to support her husband after his burnout, moving with him and their young son to the countryside.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Delta Slim heroically sacrifices himself so the rest of the survivors can get away.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
Leaders who take the nation to war must explain those costs and inspire those sacrifices.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
In 2012 and 2022, the discovery of a royal tomb containing an astonishing 58 elite females, 1,300 artifacts, six human sacrifices, and the burials of elite craftsmen alongside gold, silver, and bronze tools brought the site international attention.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
There were sacrifices, Ayton said.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
Behind every student who walks across the commencement stage is a story filled with challenges overcome, sacrifices made and people who helped make that moment possible.
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 19 May 2026
But these are sacrifices Gerald is willing to make.
—Tamara Keith, NPR, 19 May 2026
All the sacrifices my family made.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 16 May 2026
That poll also found that most people (52%) think America's best days are behind it, but also found that the majority of Americans are eager to support the country's future and are willing to make sacrifices for the greater good.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Achieving that takes professional sacrifices and a gorgeous trip taken to northern corners of the West Coast, the vibrant exuberance and mossy textures of which Nguyen captures with delicacy.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 13 May 2026
Verb
In the film Damon portrays a celebrated astronaut who, stranded and desperate, nearly sacrifices humanity to save himself.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 12 May 2026
Colloff’s reporting is, as usual, dogged and exhaustive, and the book reads like a thriller, but never sacrifices the humanity of the people Skalnik hurt.
—Michael Schaub, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
That sacrifices a certain sense of community but emphasizes the musical’s solos.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson, a father or three, sacrifices a lot of family time in his role.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Newport’s shaping of characters, set in two different time periods, and pacing allows for the broader historical stakes to resonate, yet never sacrifices Harmon’s gift for storytelling.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
America sacrifices everyone for Israel and does not care about anyone but Israel.
—Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026
Léa Seydoux plays Lucy, who sacrifices her own career opportunities to support her husband after his burnout, moving with him and their young son to the countryside.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Delta Slim heroically sacrifices himself so the rest of the survivors can get away.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sacrifices
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Apart from the on-site fitness center with ocean views, a private beach, and an 18-hole golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus, there's no shortage of activities with up to 22 daily offerings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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But the market for easy design tools is crowded with competitors such as Figma, Adobe and Microsoft launching compelling offerings.—
Ellen Sheng,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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In the latest round of budget offers Thursday evening, the House didn’t include money for two programs championed by first lady Casey DeSantis — a cancer research innovation fund and a food testing program.—
Gray Rohrer,
Sun Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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The restaurant offers Latin American dishes in a restaurant known for its vibrant ambiance and cocktails.—
Evan Moore
May 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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Two victims were pronounced dead at the scene, while a third later died at the University of New Mexico Hospital.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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No doubt, many reading this have had their own close calls or are victims of wayward e-bikes.—
Michael Miller,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2026
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