Thesaurus results for SACRIFICE

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noun

ˈsa-krə-ˌfīs

Definition of sacrifice

as in offering

something offered to a god the herders selected their best lamb as a sacrifice in order to receive blessings from their god

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verb

as in to offer

to give up as an offering to a god according to the Old Testament, Abraham was willing to sacrifice even his son to God

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Another case of grief being transformative, and another case of love as sacrifice. — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026 Prewett later described the hiatus as the opposite of a sacrifice. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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The powder also targets applications where manufacturers need intricate structures without sacrificing mechanical performance. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026 Someone will sacrifice more than the other in this situation. — James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sacrifice

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L’Agence’s offering always delivers head-turning pieces, grounded by crisp shirting that never misses.

— Minty Mellon, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026
Buc-ee’s sued Beaver’s Mini Mart in late July, four months after the chain known for its extensive food offerings and massive restrooms opened its first Ohio store less than a half-hour’s drive away.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

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Georgia’s public universities can now offer a three-year alternative.

— Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 22 Aug. 2026
For something more laid‑back, Giardino Restaurant sits under century‑old pines on an ancient stone terrace, offering a relaxed but memorable lunch experience.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

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Homecoming aside, there’s still the Trawler to worry about, a fact we’re reminded of when another victim turns up on a playground, this time with a pentagram carved into his back and fish corpses shoved into his wounds.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
After Bateman’s September 2022 arrest, his child victims were placed in protective custody.

— Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

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