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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
That capital-light strategy has become a competitive advantage with investors, who have rewarded Apple for improving its AI offerings through partnerships with Alphabet . — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026 The wellness world has taken notice of this phenomenon and developed unique offerings that go beyond the steam room and hot tub. — Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
In a post announcing the court change on Instagram, the Valkyries said that Chase Freedom is offering fans 20% off at the Golden State Shop and will donate $1,000 to the Golden State Community Foundation for every shot made during the two games. — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026 Speaking on July 23, Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said Seoul is now aiming to first freeze North Korea's current nuclear program, offering reciprocal concessions for interim steps short of full disarmament. — Se Eun Gong, NPR, 3 Aug. 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
  • Its popularity stems from addressing universal questions about personal sacrifice in the workplace.
    — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • For her part, Geer said seeing her husband begin to recover made the sacrifice worthwhile.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of sacrifice
Verb
  • The loss dropped the A’s to 45-63 and 10 games out of both the American League West lead and the final AL Wild Card spot, while giving the red-hot Red Sox (56-51) no worse than a split of the four-game series ahead of Thursday’s finale.
    — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
  • Head coach Andy Reid and Mahomes could be seen giving Royals instruction after the play.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
Definition of giving
Verb
  • On July 27, the government introduced legislation proposing longer prison terms and higher fines for examination fraud.
    — Penny Abeywardena, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • The group filed an initiative petition proposing an ordinance that would require major stadium projects to go to a vote before construction can begin.
    — Dylan Lysen July 29, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
Definition of proposing
Verb
  • Leading up to next week’s primary election in Jackson County, candidates for county executive have spent weeks on the campaign trail presenting their visions for the county’s future.
    — Ilana Arougheti July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • That vision aligned naturally with LakehouseRanchDotPNG, which has been presenting productions at Main Street Players since 2024.
    — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Definition of presenting
Verb
  • But giving up vacation time may mean sacrificing more than a few days away from the office.
    — Barton Goldsmith, AJC.com, 29 July 2026
  • Success is becoming less about who spends the most hours online and more about creating an environment where people can consistently perform at a high level without sacrificing every other part of their lives.
    — Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of sacrificing
Verb
  • Lê Shackelford said the store’s busiest day came about a week after the World Cup had left town — suggesting that the market’s best days would come after the influx of visitors to the city.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Lesnar would go on to wrestle his last two matches of his career against Oba, with Michael Cole openly suggesting that Lesnar’s SummerSlam loss could be the final match of Brock’s career.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of suggesting
Verb
  • Churchill Downs races will be televised on NBC with Fox carrying the New York racing television coverage.
    — Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The last flight carrying 146 Venezuelans landed in Venezuela just hours before the disaster struck.
    — Rocio Munoz, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of carrying
Verb
  • The backtracking illustrates how the politics of criminal justice have shifted since 2020, posing dilemmas for Democrats’ midterm strategy and their ability to enact their preferred solutions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
  • The rise of TikTok and Instagram’s prioritization of video forced them to get comfortable not just posing but speaking to a camera; those without compelling personae were left behind, stuck in an eternal 2019.
    — Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 30 July 2026
Definition of posing

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