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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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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
Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Nintendo’s latest console offers access to some of the most popular video game franchises, including Mario, Donkey Kong, The Legend of Zelda and Pokémon.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Ford’s commentary about the group offers another record, a personal view that instantly affects the august photograph.
—Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
The Carter County Museum hosts dinosaur camps for kids, while the Great Plains Dinosaur Museum offers five-day adult dig expeditions and a junior paleontologist program, a one-day dig experience for children ages 5-11.
—Alex Temblador, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
At least one other airline serving California airports offers free wine shipping for select passengers.
—Hali Smith, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
For Caracas, the engagement offers a chance to attract foreign capital and revive industries weakened by years of mismanagement and sanctions.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
The agency also offers financial aid for temporary hotel stays for two weeks following a disaster.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The idea that transparency offers a route to closure is already proving illusory.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Over the weekend, the father of former Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love went viral after discussing how his son turned down lucrative offers to play for Notre Dame out of high school.
—Connor Riley, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
That often translates into better offers and smoother negotiations.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
Trump administration officials said in a legal filing that Morens hid and falsified records to undermine debate about the origins of the virus that spurred the Covid-19 pandemic — and received kickbacks for doing so, including wine and offers of future meals at high-end restaurants.
—Daniel Payne, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
Start by seeing how low your current mortgage rate offers are here now.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Nineteen manuscripts were sent out, and soon, the offers began to come in.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Loyalty programs and promotional offers are still allowed.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
During a recent visit to Los Angeles, where the actor was also pitching his new AMC drama The Audacity, Galifianakis spoke about his passion project, working with kids, a Between Two Ferns regret and the nickname he’s earned from his agents after passing on so many offers.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
That arrangement will stay in place until the judge offers his recommendation on parent time on or before May 11.
—Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Nintendo’s latest console offers access to some of the most popular video game franchises, including Mario, Donkey Kong, The Legend of Zelda and Pokémon.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Ford’s commentary about the group offers another record, a personal view that instantly affects the august photograph.
—Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
The Carter County Museum hosts dinosaur camps for kids, while the Great Plains Dinosaur Museum offers five-day adult dig expeditions and a junior paleontologist program, a one-day dig experience for children ages 5-11.
—Alex Temblador, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
At least one other airline serving California airports offers free wine shipping for select passengers.
—Hali Smith, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
For Caracas, the engagement offers a chance to attract foreign capital and revive industries weakened by years of mismanagement and sanctions.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
The agency also offers financial aid for temporary hotel stays for two weeks following a disaster.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The idea that transparency offers a route to closure is already proving illusory.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
Meanwhile, existing homeowners sitting on more equity than ever are using it to make all-cash offers on their next purchase — last year, 30% of repeat homeowners paid in all cash, down just a point from a record high of 31% the year prior, per NAR.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Over the weekend, the father of former Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love went viral after discussing how his son turned down lucrative offers to play for Notre Dame out of high school.
—Connor Riley, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
That often translates into better offers and smoother negotiations.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
Trump administration officials said in a legal filing that Morens hid and falsified records to undermine debate about the origins of the virus that spurred the Covid-19 pandemic — and received kickbacks for doing so, including wine and offers of future meals at high-end restaurants.
—Daniel Payne, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
Start by seeing how low your current mortgage rate offers are here now.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Nineteen manuscripts were sent out, and soon, the offers began to come in.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Loyalty programs and promotional offers are still allowed.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
During a recent visit to Los Angeles, where the actor was also pitching his new AMC drama The Audacity, Galifianakis spoke about his passion project, working with kids, a Between Two Ferns regret and the nickname he’s earned from his agents after passing on so many offers.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offers
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And that gives Ukraine a huge win globally.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Simmons is right that the glasses are super-thin, which gives them a delightful hand feel no matter the beverage.—
Jennifer Zyman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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This suggests that Amodei believed Anthropic had more leverage on the Pentagon than the Pentagon had on it — the CEO of a company founded just five years ago shrugging off a threat from the world’s most powerful and best-funded entity.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Two Boys Fighting Over a Bladder (circa 1767–1770) suggests that the latter view has bite.—
Julian Bell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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The indictment presents Sheinbaum with one of her biggest challenges yet.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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West Valley Warner Center Chamber of Commerce Community Benefit Foundation presents the event.—
Holly Andres,
Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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That sacrifices a certain sense of community but emphasizes the musical’s solos.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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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
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There had been doubt over the 2026 launch following the second failure of the H3 in seven tries in December 2025, but the issue was soon isolated as a payload fairing separation anomaly, clearing the way for MMX to proceed.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The duck confit and salmon tagine are must-tries, and the candlelit atmosphere pairs perfectly with excellent cocktails.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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Nothing can be finalized until at least 23 of the league’s 30 owners vote at next month’s Board of Governors meeting, and tweaks to the various proposals are still expected to be made along the way.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The union responded on April 8, according to BP, but allegedly didn’t address the proposals, agree to meet or offer dates to resume discussion.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The city’s nightlife offerings — including everything from concert venues and nightclubs to some wine bars and restaurants — are set to see a major overhaul this year as the city’s licensing department proposes changes to its regulatory framework for them.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Trump’s 2027 budget, released a few days before CISA issued its current advisory, proposes to cut more than seven hundred million dollars from the agency; among other things, the budget eliminates its election-security program.—
Sue Halpern,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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The 5-10, 199-pound Nixon signed with the Packers on Saturday, following a season in which the Texas native led the Knights in rushing touchdowns (seven) and was second in rushing yards (554) and carries (71).—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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Reaves’ soft-tissue injury usually carries a four-to-six-week recovery process.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Offers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offers. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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