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
Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Asia hasn’t been brought in as a servant but as an offering, a human sacrifice to be hunted by the wealthy residents of the Virgil.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Minty Mellon, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
Newport’s shaping of characters, set in two different time periods, and pacing allows for the broader historical stakes to resonate, yet never sacrifices Harmon’s gift for storytelling.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
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Noun
While Holy Thursday marks the end of Lent and its subsequent 40-days of fasting and sacrifice, many Catholics chose to continue the sacrifice until Easter Sunday.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Asia hasn’t been brought in as a servant but as an offering, a human sacrifice to be hunted by the wealthy residents of the Virgil.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
Their walkability only adds to their appeal, offering all-day comfort without sacrificing style.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
Newport’s shaping of characters, set in two different time periods, and pacing allows for the broader historical stakes to resonate, yet never sacrifices Harmon’s gift for storytelling.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sacrifice
Noun
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The fuel cost of tea, for chaiwalas, is the price of simmering; unlike many roadside offerings, their product never leaves the flame.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The festival food court will have offerings including sushi, gyoza, mochi, teriyaki chicken bowls, bento boxes and shave ice, with iced coffee, boba drinks, beer, sake, plum wine, sodas and lemonade to wash it all down.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Wellness screenings offer a non-invasive analysis of each guest’s key biomarkers to understand individual needs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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From Monday to Friday, the reception area will serve as a nutrition center for athletes, offering smoothies, protein shakes, granola and anything else an athlete could need.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Both victims were under age 5 at the time of the crime, according to the statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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Police say identifying additional victims or witnesses will be critical as the investigation continues.—
Jamie Leary,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Sacrifice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sacrifice. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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