immolating

verb

present participle of immolate
as in sacrificing
to give up as an offering to a god a ceremony in which they immolated their cherished possessions so that the gods would send rain

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  1. sacrificing
  2. offering
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  • Related Stories The discussion brought together representatives from Lionsgate, UTA, Gold House Studios, Hybe America Studios and East West Bank to examine how Asian stories can reach wider audiences without sacrificing their cultural identity.
    — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The setup smooths the music’s flux without sacrificing the flavor of all the places and styles the album spans.
    — Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of sacrificing
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  • The pop-up, called Sheep, debuted on July 8 in the rooftop restaurant space at the hotel, offering a $95 per person four-course tasting menu focused on open-fire cooking.
    — The Know, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The agency is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the responsible parties.
    — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of offering
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“Immolating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immolating. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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