1
as in offering
to put before another for acceptance or consideration
proffered his assistance in helping the two sides reach a compromise
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2
as in suggesting
to set before the mind for consideration
proffered a novel solution for getting themselves out of debt
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Recent Examples of proffering
Nonfiction soared in the years leading up to 2020, as readers snapped up titles proffering explanations of populism, social justice, and climate change.
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Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 19 Dec. 2025
But recent history suggests that its mission would have less to do with proffering aid than with complementing the Kremlin’s liberal use of brute force.
—Tetiana Kotelnykova, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
Does the use of those LLMs in this manner signify that the AI is proffering services constituting therapy and psychotherapy?
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Following the couple’s messy split, LaPaglia accused Bryan of emotional abuse and claimed that Bryan’s management team offered her a series of non-disclosure agreement options, including ones proffering a house and $3 million and another option for a $10 million payout.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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Its interior pocket has a 2-liter capacity, offering plenty of room for a phone, wallet, keychain, and other necessities.—
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That’s where the Kate Spade Outlet comes in, offering polished, functional purses at steep discounts.—
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Not long after, that source became unreachable, suggesting the blackout had widened even further.—
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By season's end, Pine and his boss, Angela Burr (Colman), succeeded in bringing Roper down, with the finale suggesting Roper's violent end at the hands of his own buyers.—
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Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today.—
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Kikivivi Satin Ballet Sneakers These ballet sneakers are giving Vivaia but for way, way less.—
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While the government has committed to absorbing part of the funding shortfall for HIV/AIDS treatment — proposing a R27-million emergency plan and long-term health insurance reform — the damage is being felt.—
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After being selected by the Patriots in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Maye capped off his rookie season by proposing to his future wife.—
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Chicago showed off her sweet smile while posing for a photo with her mom and sister.—
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She was spotted smiling and posing with her children Harper, Emerson, and Beckett.—
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“Proffering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proffering. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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