as in offering
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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Recent Examples of sacrifice
CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
His life was not measured in years, but in love, sacrifice, and purpose.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
These Knicks look more complete, more willing to sacrifice for one another.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
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Noun
With the score 1-1, Chase Meidroth drew a four-pitch walk from Paul Sewald (0-3) and moved up on Tristan Peters' sacrifice.
—CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
His life was not measured in years, but in love, sacrifice, and purpose.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
Now, people suffering from plantar fasciitis, wide feet, flat arches, and back pain can finally choose walking sandals without sacrificing style.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
These Knicks look more complete, more willing to sacrifice for one another.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sacrifice
Noun
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Visitors can take the shuttle over to Bar Harbor for a variety of restaurants, inns and tourist offerings without leaving Mount Desert Island.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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To date, more than $200 million—or 50 percent—of the club’s real-estate offerings have been sold.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The experience exposed her to the work of American video artists Gary Hill and Bill Viola, who offered influential examples of new videomaking approaches.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Airlines that offer last-minute fares, likely with some discounts, will be available to travelers at airport ticket counters or other channels.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
Noun
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An Urban Pathways spokeswoman expressed condolences to the victims and their families in a statement.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Officials said that after Cooper’s arrest, the first victim, a runaway, was crying hysterically and denied any involvement in prostitution.—
Samantha Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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“Sacrifice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sacrifice. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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