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noun

ˈȯ-f(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce offering (audio)
Definition of offeringnext
as in sacrifice
something offered to a god some ancient gods were thought to demand burnt offerings

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verb

present participle of offer
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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2
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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3
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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4
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
Noun
Located just outside the Hornets players’ locker room hallway, the Lexus Lounge anchors the event-level club offerings, providing a hospitality space for nearly 600 court-adjacent ticket holders. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Janet sacrifices her judgment of Martin and accepts his offering with an open heart. — Via Scribner, Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026
Verb
Fanatics Sportsbook is offering promo code FOXNEWS350 to earn $350 on a $20 wager on the game. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026 Some businesses now offer to facilitate the friendship process, offering summer camps for adults or guidance from friendship coaches that can sometimes cost thousands of dollars. — Renée Onque, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for offering
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offering
  1. sacrifice
  2. giving
  3. proposing
  4. presenting
  5. sacrificing
  6. suggesting
  7. carrying
  8. posing
Noun
  • Campbell cautioned that this doesn’t mean that the hundreds of other burials in these areas were also victims of human sacrifice.
    — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Travis Roy Rogers plays Darrel Curtis, the eldest who has been forced to take on a parental role and is starting to resent all his unappreciated sacrifices.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of sacrifice
Verb
  • There, local fishermen demonstrated their sustainable crayfish harvesting process, and as a spectacular touch, the helicopter lifted one of the crayfish tanks straight out of the ocean, giving our client a dramatic view of the abundant catch.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The other group is a little more spread out, giving more opportunity.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of giving
Verb
  • Many protesters are under 18, and Mélenchon — who is 75 and on his fourth presidential run — nodded to that future electorate by proposing to lower the voting age to 16.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The city is proposing a two-year contract that would give firefighters an 8% raise in the first year, plus an additional 2% for those trained as paramedics, who currently make up about 87% of the department’s personnel.
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of proposing
Verb
  • Before the trial, the judge blocked prosecutors from presenting evidence related to Santería, the Afro-Caribbean religion with roots in the Yoruba faith that incorporates some Catholic elements.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Today, IceCube continues to collect neutrino data, broadening our understanding of the cosmos and presenting the tantalizing chance of observing undreamed-of cosmic events.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of presenting
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Many commenters criticize the low pay for teachers, suggesting that economic pressures drive educators to seek additional income through unconventional means.
    — Dan Simmons, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026
  • TouchBistro research reported by Restaurant Dive found that Gen Z and millennials frequently eat alone, suggesting dining without company is already a familiar routine for many younger adults.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of suggesting
Verb
  • An ammunition depot was hit, as were a bulk carrier in the Chornomorsk port carrying dual-use goods and port infrastructure in Izmail, the ministry said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
  • As the hundreds of thousands of people made their way down the narrow roads following the politician, a few rerouted into the industry event, still carrying big flags and with faces lit up with hope.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of carrying
Verb
  • Widespread amounts of 1-2 inches of rain are expected from San Diego north to Riverside and Palm Springs, posing a risk for flash flooding on mountainsides, urban environments, and in the desert.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2026
  • East of the center, moisture being swirled northward was still posing a flood risk.
    — Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of posing

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