offers 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of offer
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as in sacrifices
to give up as an offering to a god when fruits, flowers, or crops are offered, the offering is known as a bloodless sacrifice

Synonyms & Similar Words

offers

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noun

plural of offer

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offers
Verb
  • Sunday gives these coaches one final chance to coax their teams toward strong performances.
    Mike Jones, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Chappell then gives the tiny girl quick chest compressions.
    Hilary Shenfeld, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Some, Thomas suggests, may have been apotropaic—that is, intended to ward off evil.
    Peter Ross, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
  • But history suggests this administration may also try to use the language of science – terms such as transparency, citizen science and uncertainty – to weaken environmental and health protections and write regulations more favorable to industry.
    Eric Nost, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • This presents not just a health crisis but a massive economic opportunity.
    Geri Stengel, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • These are announced by the National Weather Service when a low-pressure system produces a combination of winter weather that presents a hazard but does not meet warning criteria.
    Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Supporters of the tax legislation say the proposals are designed to prevent a fiscal calamity, a claim met with skepticism by opponents.
    Jonathan Shorman and, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Kehoe’s support key Whether Kehoe – and other top Republicans – support the proposals offered by Trent and others remains an open question.
    Jonathan Shorman and, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • So the Recruiter proposes a modified game of Russian roulette where one of them will die within six shots.
    Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The rule proposes listing the migrant butterfly as a threatened species.
    Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The return to New York carries meaning for Rhule’s family.
    Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Giving up 47 carries for 260 yards and three TDs to Georgia Tech feels noteworthy.
    Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Here are some suggestions from the Plant Clinic for gardening resolutions.
    Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
  • See below for some other suggestions.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • But this trip poses a new set of challenges.
    La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • But this trip poses a new set of challenges.
    La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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