as in sacrifice
something offered to a god
some ancient gods were thought to demand burnt offerings
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as in giving
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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as in proposing
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 presenting
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 sacrificing
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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Recent Examples of offering
Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
Grady at the Smithsonian said the institution adapted its offerings after feedback from participants as well as an advisory group.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Unlike synthetic materials, which persist and fragment into microplastics, cotton garments can break down naturally over time—offering a fundamentally lower-impact alternative.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
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Noun
This suggests that Bronze Age individuals relinquished pieces of their wealth as a sacred offering.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
Grady at the Smithsonian said the institution adapted its offerings after feedback from participants as well as an advisory group.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
As part of the 2026 Earth Day slogan — our power our planet — attendees also connected with community organizations and public agencies offering resources on sustainability, conservation, public health, and energy efficiency through informational tables and demonstrations.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Unlike synthetic materials, which persist and fragment into microplastics, cotton garments can break down naturally over time—offering a fundamentally lower-impact alternative.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offering
Noun
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Up until now, the convenience of a UST projector meant having to make some image quality sacrifices.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
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With a heavy emphasis on what works psychologically, seminars, books and college classes are trying to change how people approach climate change, by talking more about community and happiness than sacrifice.—
Seth Borenstein,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Why then hesitate at giving people information about themselves that will actually change their life for the better?—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Zamora supports giving middle and high school communities the option to have an officer on campus at least part-time.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Overall, the White House is proposing a roughly 5 percent cut in HUD’s budget from last year, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The debate centers on alternate theories proposing that Shakespeare was a front for the real dramatist (or dramatists).—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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Defense attorneys continue presenting their case Friday in the trial of Tanner Horner, who has pleaded guilty to killing 7-year-old Athena Strand.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
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Sibtain challenged this narrative by presenting MacInnes with a series of images of the actress smiling in photos with Wilson, including one from backstage at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts awards, featuring Cate Blanchett.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Some simple food swaps and a bit of creativity will help in adding fiber to the diet without sacrificing flavor or convenience.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Chloé Marcie has been on my wish list for so long, but Quince's classy lookalike makes a case for spending less without sacrificing style and quality.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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No one is suggesting that there not be lighting for safety, esthetics or safe travel.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Still, some of the most standout moments at Coachella 2026 seemed almost indifferent to that logic, suggesting that — as music is wont to do — a countercurrent may be bubbling up.—
Andrea Domanick,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Notably, these shakedown attempts come more than 15 years after Michael’s death, thus carrying no risk of being sued for defamation.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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Asia-to-Europe or intra-Asia trade lanes often go through the strait, and vessels carrying cargo from other apparel manufacturing countries including Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Myanmar are likely using the passage.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Kennedy, according to the former, further flew under the radar by not posing for photos during the event, which was also attended by Martha Stewart, Iman, Lionel Richie, Donatella Versace, Karlie Kloss and more.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Kelly’s final Instagram post was from November of last year, posing with family members.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Offering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offering. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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