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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Margaret Farrell, SPIN, 4 Sep. 2024
Despite what might be initial sticker shock, suppliers across the region are hoping that proving the quality of their offerings will give them a leg up on Asian production in the long term—though the shift will likely begin with higher-end brands.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2024
In recent posts, Pike encouraged followers to stay tuned for the next iteration of her food offerings.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 4 Sep. 2024
The more than 4,500-square-foot restaurant with seating for more than 140 plus an outdoor patio was known as a spot for sushi for many downtown workers, happy hour and dinner offerings.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 4 Sep. 2024
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The bandt’s latest offering is starry-eyed, wistful, and weightless.
—Margaret Farrell, SPIN, 4 Sep. 2024
Despite what might be initial sticker shock, suppliers across the region are hoping that proving the quality of their offerings will give them a leg up on Asian production in the long term—though the shift will likely begin with higher-end brands.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2024
In recent posts, Pike encouraged followers to stay tuned for the next iteration of her food offerings.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 4 Sep. 2024
The more than 4,500-square-foot restaurant with seating for more than 140 plus an outdoor patio was known as a spot for sushi for many downtown workers, happy hour and dinner offerings.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 4 Sep. 2024
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“Offering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offering. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.
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