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as in to give
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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2
as in to suggest
to set before the mind for consideration
offered the idea of a vacation at a beach resort in the Caribbean
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3
as in to present
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 attempt
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 proposal
something which is presented for consideration
a job offer that I couldn't refuse
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Recent Examples of offer
Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025
The staple segment offers a satirical take on the news and often parodies current events with a sense of sarcasm and deadpan humor that fans have come to know and love.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2025
For more information or a cash offer on your property, call 816.286.4204 or visit them online.
—Kc Property Group, Kansas City Star, 16 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Our tester is usually a warm sleeper and found the coverlet offered the perfect amount of coziness for cooler nights and would be a good choice for cold sleepers in the summer.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025
The staple segment offers a satirical take on the news and often parodies current events with a sense of sarcasm and deadpan humor that fans have come to know and love.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
Noun
Langford, who also ran track, rejected offers from UCF, Liberty and Troy.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2025
For more information or a cash offer on your property, call 816.286.4204 or visit them online.
—Kc Property Group, Kansas City Star, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offer
Verb
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This warrant does not give agents permission to search and seize private property.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2025
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Helena Kennedy, chair of the panel of legal experts on media freedom and director of the International Bar Assn.’s Human Rights Institute, will give a keynote address on the topic of media accessibility as a human right.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2025
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In the final shot of Mullen standing by the water, De Niro's face suggests so much: regret, worry, or even satisfaction with what he's done.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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The experts also suggest washing sweaters made of protein fibers and synthetic material (acrylic, nylon and others) separately. Put them in a mesh bag and wash with cold water only.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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The festival allows filmmakers from all backgrounds to present their work and to be recognized.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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Warwick Davis, who portrayed Professor Flitwick, was presented with the BAFTA fellowship by Tom Felton, a.k.a.—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025
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Choose store brands – Opting for store-brand items can often reduce costs without sacrificing quality.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Outlook Single Double Triple Homer Texas moved quickly to bring in Pederson after trading Nathaniel Lowe, sacrificing a lot of fielding value but maintaining similar left-handed thump for the lineup.—
Tim Britton,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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But most foods know no gender, and brands risk alienating certain groups through the attempt of specifically alluring another.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Iran has been linked by U.S. officials to several assassination plots against Trump, not including the two notable attempts on his life during the campaign trail.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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During the meeting, City Manager Lydia Romero announced that San Diego County officials have agreed to appear at the Lemon Grove City Council’s March 4 meeting to discuss details about the cabin proposal.—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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The human scientist can even talk with the robot about the proposals in a chatbot interface.—
Ryan Whitwam,
Ars Technica,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Sheinbaum is now proposing reforms to constitutional articles 39 and 40, which focus on Mexico’s independence and sovereignty.—
Abel Alvarado,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025
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As proposed, the framework creates friction in the very U.S.-India tech cooperation that will be vital to countering China’s global tech influence.—
Janet Egan,
TIME,
20 Feb. 2025
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Those negotiations are certain to be tricky after a campaign which exposed sharp divisions over migration and how to deal with the AfD in a country where far-right politics carry a particularly strong stigma due to its Nazi past.—
Sarah Marsh and Matthias Williams,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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Messi carries that burden into a ‘25 campaign that could not be beginning any more ambitiously for Inter Miami -- with three matches within seven days.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Offer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offer. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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