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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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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
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2026
The platform offers a wide range of frames and lens options, along with features like virtual try-on to support decision-making.
—Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Real Madrid is ‘very close’ to signing Bernardo Silva according to MARCA, after Fabrizio Romano previously reported that a formal contract offer had been sent to the Portuguese midfielder.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
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Verb
First, Tyler Herro has 33 million reasons to be enthused, as in his salary for the coming season, in the final year of what was a generous contract extension offered four years ago against the Heat.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2026
The platform offers a wide range of frames and lens options, along with features like virtual try-on to support decision-making.
—Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Noun
Though Simmons’ comments had not been corroborated by any other mainstream media outlet as of midday Thursday, the Celtics have the ability to craft several offers that could trump a Heat offer built around Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware and as many as three first-round picks.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Real Madrid is ‘very close’ to signing Bernardo Silva according to MARCA, after Fabrizio Romano previously reported that a formal contract offer had been sent to the Portuguese midfielder.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offer
Verb
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Whitney Plantation hosts two permanent exhibits, one of which gives an overview about the history of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and another that focuses on the history of slavery in Louisiana.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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On June 3, police went to serve the warrants but the suspect did not follow commands given by police and barricaded himself inside a residence located in the area of Alum Rock Avenue and Dale Drive, authorities said.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Verb
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As the mission suggests, this new press is nothing if not tenacious.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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This suggests that the act of concentrating mattered more than what students were concentrating on.—
Supreet Kaur,
Scientific American,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Posthumous Raindance Icon Awards have been presented to Joan Plowright (accepted by Tamsin Olivier, daughter of Joan Plowright and Lawrence Olivier) and Helen McCrory (accepted by Damian Lewis).—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Sure, there would be a number of hurdles wrapped up in the process, which would include medical provisions based upon Sorsby's 'mental health disorder' of addiction that his attorneys presented in court as an argument against the NCAA.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Many workers feel disconnected and uninspired, having sacrificed flexibility without gaining inclusion.—
Belonging Forum,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Whether that’s navigating European cobblestone streets, racing to catch your connecting flight, or ferry hopping in the Caribbean, none of your travel outfits will have to sacrifice comfort.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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Seattle struggled to get off a quick shot and settled for a long 3-point attempt by Hiedeman that hit off the rim.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
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Starting Towns as the focal point in an attempt to take a commanding 3-1 lead was the right choice considering the team’s postseason success coinciding with his own success.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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Preliminary results shared by the federal government showed that nearly 55% of voters rejected the proposal, with nationwide turnout almost 59%.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The report estimates that 300 state data center bills were filed in the first six weeks of 2026, with statewide moratorium proposals introduced in 14 states.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
14 June 2026
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Messengers could also be faced with considering a constitutional amendment proposed by Southern Baptist Theological Seminary president Albert Mohler that would ban women from serving in primary church leadership roles within the denomination.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Supporters of a half-cent sales tax proposed to help fund health services in Los Angeles County declared victory Tuesday after days of steadily gaining ground as more ballots were counted.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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The pressure is already building, not because anyone is choosing to merge the systems but because people are starting to carry insights from one AI into the other.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The diamonds finally arrived in April 2026, carrying a significance that went far beyond the finished stones themselves.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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“Offer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offer. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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