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
Rachel Ringler, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025
Our parents defeated fascism and communism at the cost of great sacrifice.
—Claude Malhuret, The Atlantic, 8 Mar. 2025
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025
Durston relies on a combination of ultralight high-tenacity 15D sil-polyester fabric, narrow seams and narrow seam tape to shave weight without sacrificing overall space or performance.
—New Atlas, 15 Mar. 2025
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Noun
An egg is set on the seder plate, representing both the ancient Temple sacrifice and —with its roundness — the cycle of the year.
—Rachel Ringler, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025
Our parents defeated fascism and communism at the cost of great sacrifice.
—Claude Malhuret, The Atlantic, 8 Mar. 2025
Verb
Hoka Men’s Rincon 4 Running Shoes The Hoka Rincon running shoe, now on its fourth iteration, was designed to be as lightweight as possible without sacrificing the cushion and support necessary for long runs.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025
Durston relies on a combination of ultralight high-tenacity 15D sil-polyester fabric, narrow seams and narrow seam tape to shave weight without sacrificing overall space or performance.
—New Atlas, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sacrifice
Noun
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Keen to try one or all of First Watch’s seasonal lavender offerings?—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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In South Africa’s Cape Town, at No. 4, locals love the coastal city’s diverse food offerings, particularly the seafood.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Yet, had Wilson not succumbed to injury in late August of that year, Newcastle would not have offered a club-record £60m, rising to £63m, for Isak.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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These competitions, often offering modest cash prizes or simply respect points, give aspiring players and teams a platform to shine.—
Adam Rumanek,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Authorities struggled to identify and process all of the victims.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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Paying ransoms does not guarantee a return to normal business operations, and 35% of victims who paid a ransom, according to the in-house analysis of data, either did not receive decryption keys or received corrupted keys.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Sacrifice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sacrifice. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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