as in sacrifice
something offered to a god
some ancient gods were thought to demand burnt offerings
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1
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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2
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
Brooke Schedneck, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2025
Disney has been cutting back on adult, late-night offerings, however, dating back to the 2008 closure of the Pleasure Island cluster of bars and clubs at what was then called Downtown Disney.
—Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
The grocery store added fuel to its extensive offerings in 2002, and today, there are over 400 Fuel and Convenience stations across the U.S.
—Alyssa Davis, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
Keen to try one or all of First Watch’s seasonal lavender offerings?
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
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Noun
In some temples, a monk’s duty is to sit inside one of the main halls and wait until the laity comes to receive offerings and give blessings.
—Brooke Schedneck, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2025
Disney has been cutting back on adult, late-night offerings, however, dating back to the 2008 closure of the Pleasure Island cluster of bars and clubs at what was then called Downtown Disney.
—Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
The grocery store added fuel to its extensive offerings in 2002, and today, there are over 400 Fuel and Convenience stations across the U.S.
—Alyssa Davis, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
Keen to try one or all of First Watch’s seasonal lavender offerings?
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offering
Noun
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Their sacrifices and bravery were foundational to the nation’s independence, and acknowledging their stories ensures a more inclusive and accurate portrayal of American history.—
Will Minter,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2025
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There were also animal sacrifices that involved smell.—
James Doubek,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The judge held off making any final rulings on the issue, giving the attorneys a chance to confer among themselves and make alternate proposals.—
Megan Crepeau,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2025
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There are far too many times when Duren is either out of place (usually drop coverage in pick-and-roll situations) or simply not giving enough effort defensively.—
Hunter Patterson,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Matthews Arena, on the Northeastern campus, would not be a viable option at least right now, as the school is proposing a new multipurpose athletic facility where Matthews currently sits.—
Hailey Salvian,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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Imagine proposing a rule to fundamentally change a sport that’s been around for more than 50 years.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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By presenting MicroStrategy as a bold leader ready to use new technology for major gains, this strategic orientation might set a major precedent in the tech and financial sectors.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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By 2027, digital video ad spending is expected to surpass linear TV, presenting a $50B opportunity for CTV streaming to capitalize on linear TV’s decline.—
Randy Watts,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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But privately, Musk has been critical of NASA's plans, suggesting that the Artemis Program has been moving too slowly and is too reliant on contractors who seek cost-plus government contracts and are less interested in delivering results.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
3 Jan. 2025
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Nippon Steel sharply criticized the decision in a statement on Friday, suggesting the company may take legal action.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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According to the wildlife charity (WDC), Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins, spinner dolphins, orcas, Australian humpback dolphins and sperm whales have all been observed carrying dead calves.—
Tom Howarth,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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The suspect was reportedly carrying an assault rifle and a handgun.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Wind chills in this region could reach 20 degrees, posing a significant threat to people and property.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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Wind chills in this region could reach 20 degrees, posing a significant threat to people and property.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Offering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offering. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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