1
as in to give
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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2
as in to suggest
to set before the mind for consideration
offered the idea of a vacation at a beach resort in the Caribbean
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3
as in to present
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 attempt
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 proposal
something which is presented for consideration
a job offer that I couldn't refuse
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Recent Examples of offer
Hamed Aleaziz, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
These were once holy spaces for ancient civilizations, and each offers a moment of complete awe and a rare look into history.
—John Newton, AFAR Media, 24 Jan. 2025
Joseph Bien-Kahn, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2025
Unilever shot down the offer amid concerns about corporate culture, cost cutting, and short-term focus.
—Louis Biscotti, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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Verb
The memo, signed Thursday night by the acting head of the Homeland Security Department, offers ICE officials a road map on how to use expansive powers that were long reserved only for encounters at the southern border to quickly remove migrants.
—Hamed Aleaziz, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
These were once holy spaces for ancient civilizations, and each offers a moment of complete awe and a rare look into history.
—John Newton, AFAR Media, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
Even in Malibu and the Palisades, where the fanciest homes sell for eight figures, the offer shocked Sarvis.
—Joseph Bien-Kahn, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2025
Unilever shot down the offer amid concerns about corporate culture, cost cutting, and short-term focus.
—Louis Biscotti, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offer
Verb
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Chris Parnell, who appeared as the lead vocalist of Blue Öyster Cult in the original sketch, gives a more realistic idea.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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The rise in right-wing extremism — not least in Germany, where the far-right AfD party is running second in the polls — gives The Investigation a current relevance, but director Kahl says current politics was not on his mind.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The magnitude of the two events suggested, according to Whisker Labs, that the faults were on the high-voltage transmission lines that carry electricity from facilities like power plants to substations.—
Ivan Penn,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2025
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As such, retail growth suggests lingering consumer engagement despite the dip in confidence.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The real-time nature of the show is a clever way to dig into the inner lives of these characters, but this premise also presents a unique set of logistical challenges.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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Those vulnerabilities alone, for drivers, present serious theft and safety risks.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This loose-fitting jacket works for skiers and snowboarders alike, and the two-toned design offers a stylish look without sacrificing essential insulation.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Jan. 2025
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The games industry is infamous for tales of crunching, a practice where developers are compelled to sacrifice their personal lives for their companies.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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With this in mind, Germany began to increase their naval activity around Greenland while launching multiple covert attempts to establish their own weather stations on the island.—
James Patton Rogers & Caroline Kennedy Pipe / Made by History ,
TIME,
23 Jan. 2025
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Tracing the mole’s evolutionary heritage For years the marsupial mole’s strange, specialised traits have frustrated attempts to determine precisely who its closest relatives actually are.—
Charles Feigin / The Conversation,
Popular Science,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Only one of the dozens of senators voted against the proposal.—
Sarah Blaskey,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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Among the cost-cutting proposals: Enact a 10% tariff on all imports.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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State Senator-elect David Gregory, who proposed the bounty-hunter-style system, wants to allow bail bond agents to be certified to go after those believed to have crossed the border illegally.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Toya, however, proposes a different approach: locking Heavenly, Tea, and Contessa in a room together to hash things out.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2025
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In a sentencing memorandum, prosecutors wrote that despite there being nearly a dozen people inside the boat, the vessel that ultimately capsized was only rated to carry five passengers.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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Without Flowers last week, the Ravens leaned heavily on Henry (26 carries for 186 yards and two touchdowns) and five pass catchers had multiple receptions.—
Mike Jones,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Offer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offer. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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