as in offering
something offered to a god
the herders selected their best lamb as a sacrifice in order to receive blessings from their god
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Recent Examples of sacrifice
Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
Afterward, Smitty caught up with him in the lobby, to discuss his sacrifice.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 4 Feb. 2025
Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
But Hall does raise a good question: Are veterans’ minutes sacrificed for the sake of young players?
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The sacrifice included giving up personal time with his partner — but Brody grows uncomfortable when asked about Chapman, the Marchesa fashion designer.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
Afterward, Smitty caught up with him in the lobby, to discuss his sacrifice.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 4 Feb. 2025
Verb
Ethics of animal-to-human transplants Some people have ethical problems with sacrificing pigs for people.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
But Hall does raise a good question: Are veterans’ minutes sacrificed for the sake of young players?
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sacrifice
Noun
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Attendees can visit booths set up by these institutions, engaging with representatives to learn about diverse teaching environments, curriculum offerings, and exciting initiatives.—
Julia Fomby,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Explore Best In-Car Multimedia/Entertainment System Kia Pricing and Specs: N/A Key Details: Kia has long been committed to delivering a premium experience in its tech offerings, a feature that is improved with every new model.—
Scotty Reiss,
Parents,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Paramount Plus Essential Plan The streamer offers two different plans in both monthly and annual subscription options.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
17 Feb. 2025
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American Eagle, a regional service of American Airlines, offers the new daily flights.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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There was a young woman who dressed as a Boston Marathon bombing victim for Halloween.—
Kelsey McKinney,
Rolling Stone,
8 Feb. 2025
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In January, they were spotted together visiting the World Central Kitchen in Pasadena, Calif., to help distribute food and supplies to victims of the Eaton Fire.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Sacrifice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sacrifice. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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