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as in gives
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 suggests
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 presents
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 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
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as in tries
an effort to do or accomplish something
made the usual halfhearted offer to grab the check before his dinner companion could
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as in proposals
something which is presented for consideration
a job offer that I couldn't refuse
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Recent Examples of offers
Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
The system offers 31 degrees of freedom, including articulated hands, a multi-DOF waist with braking, a movable head, and binocular vision for human-like perception.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
The brand offers dozens of high-quality sheets in cozy, breathable fabrics at wallet-friendly prices.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
The Rural Health Transformation Program also offers incentives to states that implemented restrictions on SNAP.
—Alan Greenblatt, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
This country ranch at 84 Hop Brook Road in Simsbury, which offers one-floor living, also has undeniable curb appeal thanks to its inviting front porch, attractive stone retaining wall, and the large level lot that is nearly an acre in size.
—Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Staff Reports, The Providence Journal, 11 Jan. 2026
The captain also offers sunset, dolphin, and bird-watching trips upon request.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
In addition to marketing and contract management services, Cureate offers educational courses.
—Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Strand shares that the mere thought of replacing a roof shortly after moving in can be overwhelming for buyers and is often what leads to lower offers or buyers walking away all together.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
The Grizzlies, who, as The Athletic and other outlets reported, are open to trade offers for Morant, missed five of their 11 attempts in the paint and all but one of their seven 3-point attempts in the fourth.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Any guests interested should check in with their airline to see the best offers of service available to them.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
See how low your current mortgage rate offers are here.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Tucker and Bichette also come with qualifying offers, meaning the Yankees would have to forfeit draft pick compensation.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
The Mavericks are a half-game out of 11th place in the West entering Saturday’s game, just two games in the loss column behind the Memphis Grizzlies, who will reportedly entertain offers to move star guard Ja Morant ahead of the trade deadline.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
In other business, the commission learned two veteran law enforcement officers who are serving elsewhere have accepted offers to join the Chesterton police force.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
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Along with the restaurants, the building’s street-level retail offers a variety of fashion, wellness and lifestyle brands that are already open, including the James + Joy children’s boutique and Queen & Cotton clothing shop.
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Schroder was banking on bigger offers on the free agent market, but the decision ultimately cost him millions of dollars.
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That gives the car a one-to-one power-to-weight ratio, a figure usually reserved for modern hypercars.—
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Using music for change, a pair of winners gives children a voice through songwriting.—
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Confrontation, Khamenei suggests, is an inevitability.—
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As the name suggests, everything—from cover to pages—is black, so just any ink won’t show up.—
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Mamdani presents his politics as a fight for fairness and unity.—
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Still, Denmark presents a special case.—
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Mo Eun sacrifices herself for Yun-su, forcing Yeong-in to stab her and then using his surprise to stab him in the heart.—
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In the video, Manilow portrays a character who sacrifices a traditional family life to pursue his dream as a performer.—
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After an all-too-easy blowout over the New York Jets at the Meadowlands, the Bills won a single road game over their next four tries, including losses to the Atlanta Falcons and Miami Dolphins.—
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Golden State continued to create separation in the fourth quarter, holding a double-digit lead for much of the fourth and cruising to a win, their sixth in their last eight tries.—
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Officials in Brussels, Berlin, and Paris viewed early proposals as overly concessive to Moscow, insufficiently safeguarding Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity — particularly regarding Donbas, Crimea, and possible concessions beyond current lines of control.—
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In response to questions from The Sacramento Bee, representatives from the governor’s office did not address any of the proposals lawmakers have been discussing.—
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The project proposes that San Diego vacate a section of Soledad Avenue that was originally intended for street purposes and allow the lot to be developed with the new two-story house, a 1,205-square-foot basement and an attached 780-square-foot two-story accessory dwelling unit.—
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Notably, the new technical report proposes several innovations.—
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Yasmin Espinoza, whose grandmother was deported despite being born in Arizona, now carries her passport everywhere.—
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Rams running backs Kyren Williams and Blake Corum combined for 102 rushing yards on 24 carries.—
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“Offers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offers. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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