PEACE OFFERING Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

peace offering

noun

Definition of peace offering

as in bribe

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Recent Examples of peace offering Sacha Baron Cohen reprises his role as Borat Sagdiyev, a journalist from Kazakhstan tasked with delivering a monkey as a peace offering to Vice President Mike Pence. — Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026 This week, Cardi B makes a bold return, Miley Cyrus taps rock icons Lindsay Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood for a soulful peace offering, and Lola Young leans into her messy chaos. — Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025 After congregants walked around reflecting and connecting with the Cathedral, Roberson resumed services with familiar rituals —communion, peace offerings and prayers. — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025 To smooth over tensions, the New York Times says Zuckerberg gifted his next-door neighbors noise-canceling headphones as a peace offering. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for peace offering

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Noun

But the judge also noted Krneta’s dual role in facilitating the corruption of Tobolski, both paying bribes and collecting extortion payments from other contractors on the then-mayor’s behalf.

— Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Corrupt naval officers turned ports they were supposed to be supervising into bribe-laden smuggling hubs, authorities say.

— Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of bribe

Noun

Landon Emenalo is subject to a loan bid from Celtic, while Wigan Athletic have been in talks over a loan deal for Reggie Walsh.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Elmi got a loan and incorporated Reva Health and has since transferred nearly $150,000 from those accounts to his own business, the court document says.

— Adam Duxter, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of loan

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