as in sacrifice
something offered to a god
some ancient gods were thought to demand burnt offerings
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1
as in giving
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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as in proposing
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 presenting
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 sacrificing
to give up as an offering to a god
when fruits, flowers, or crops are offered, the offering is known as a bloodless sacrifice
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Recent Examples of offering
Jackie Fields, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Since its 1981 public offering, an investment in HD is up a staggering 1,145,199 percent.
—Lee Habeeb, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Originally from Mississippi, Ratliff is infusing some Southern flair into the shop with new menu items like red beans and rice, Texas-style chili, organic non-GMO grits, collard greens, and sandwich offerings like rotisserie smoked chicken, pulled pork and Texas-style brisket.
—Sara Rosenthal, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
Religious soldiers may have left the golden object as an offering to Jupiter Dolichenus, perhaps to increase their luck on the battlefield.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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Lopez also has two body care offerings, the Holiday Body Kickstarter Set (below) and The Ultimate Body Kit, to get fans to also focus on their skin from the neck down.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Since its 1981 public offering, an investment in HD is up a staggering 1,145,199 percent.
—Lee Habeeb, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Originally from Mississippi, Ratliff is infusing some Southern flair into the shop with new menu items like red beans and rice, Texas-style chili, organic non-GMO grits, collard greens, and sandwich offerings like rotisserie smoked chicken, pulled pork and Texas-style brisket.
—Sara Rosenthal, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
Religious soldiers may have left the golden object as an offering to Jupiter Dolichenus, perhaps to increase their luck on the battlefield.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offering
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It’s taken a lot of sacrifice on many fronts to be my best self.Curtis Odom, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The focus must remain on Officer Martinez, his loved ones, and the CPD as our city continues to honor his ultimate sacrifice and legacy of service.Mollie Markowitz, Fox News, 18 Nov. 2024
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That said, younger generations take a different approach to giving than their elders.April Rudin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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By giving users control over app permissions and blocking data trackers, Unplugged addresses both digital wellbeing and the growing concerns over data harvesting, particularly among young people.Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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However, Vance is proposing substantial changes to ACA health insurance coverage that could lead to the elimination of the ACA’s protection against insurers levying higher premiums on individuals in poor health.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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Kamala Harris is proposing them.Stefan Becket, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024
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This example from Tropical Watch features a black dial and bar hour markers, presenting a bit more timeless than Roman-numeral dials found in the same reference family.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
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In May 2023, the brothers’ lawyer, Cliff Gardner, filed a habeas petition on their behalf, presenting the letter and Rossello’s affidavit as new evidence.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Friday’s job market figures in the US were very strong, suggesting that in fact there was no need for a large rate cut.Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Fruit flies, like humans, can get drunk, sing and be kept awake with coffee, suggesting similarities in our brains.Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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The county has previously sprayed pesticides in neighborhoods where mosquitoes potentially carrying West Nile virus have been found.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The crowd moved slowly because of its size, with some cyclists carrying the Chinese flag and some people sleeping on the ground in a park after arriving in Kaifeng, according to photos and videos shared with NBC News.Peter Guo, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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The pooch, Bing, was in attendance for the screening, posing with Watts on the red carpet and joining her onstage during a post-film Q&A.Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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The area of showers and thunderstorms will likely move slowly, posing a rainfall risk in southern and central Florida next week, regions that are still reeling from Hurricane Helene.NBC News, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Offering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offering. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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