Thesaurus results for SACRIFICING

sacrificing

verb

present participle of sacrifice

as in offering

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 sacrificing The change will mean sacrificing small pleasures in the name of convenience, Will Gottsegen argues. — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026 Munro continued to stand by him, sacrificing her relationship with Andrea. — Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 After finding Felipe, Miguel takes it upon himself to care for his new friend, even sacrificing precious television time. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 July 2026 The best versions rival the homeowner’s own bathroom in finish quality, proving that knowing how to create a pet-friendly home doesn’t mean sacrificing style. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026 The result of this modernization is quieter performance and greater speed accuracy, while sacrificing just a little of the elder deck’s warmth but absolutely none of its spirit. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 8 July 2026 For travelers seeking privacy without sacrificing the comforts of a luxury vacation, Figure Eight Island strikes a rare balance. — Abby Price, Southern Living, 7 July 2026 Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie, and Emily Blunt have mastered the balance of looking put-together without sacrificing comfort. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 Fund managers are rethinking everything from fund structures and reporting to digital onboarding and investor education to make private markets easier to navigate without sacrificing diligence or transparency. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

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offering

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Sam’s Club is also offering discounts on 250 items, including different types of meat such as chicken wings, beef hot dogs and ribs.

— Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Her crisp button-down shirt and tailored pants were menswear-coded, offering a relaxed but pulled-together feel that was somehow both classic and just a little bit unexpected.

— Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

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