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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How can Christians, who both grieve and celebrate the sacrifice of Jesus, support a flawed justice system that inevitably executes innocents? — Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 With Tarantino penning the script, Fincher had to make some sacrifices and cut 60 pages. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026

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Neufchatel Cheese This is just diet cream cheese, for those who prefer to sacrifice the small pleasures in life. — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026 The compact design allows Bronze Blossom to fit naturally into an everyday carry setup without sacrificing durability. — New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sacrifice

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Since, he’s built an open-source report aggregating water quality data for postcodes across the UK, plus expanded Curo’s offering to include filters that fit directly on consumer faucets.

— Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
That could mean more aggressive coupons, loyalty-app pricing and premium product offerings designed to justify higher prices.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of offering

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Dummy’s third full-length release tasks itself with offering an affirmation of life, spelled out in no uncertain terms through the thwack of DnB drumlines, abrasive distortion, and incisive songwriting.

— Sue Park, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
Like Kostka, Torito is committed to offering health insurance for his employees, even as his own costs rise.

— Alana Semuels, Time, 22 Oct. 2026

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The attack shocked the nation, and Jordan declared three days of mourning for the victims.

— Omar Akour, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
On Sunday, Jordan’s Queen Rania and Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah attended a funeral held for the victims while Jordan’s King Abdullah II visited the injured in the hospital earlier.

— Aoife Walsh, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026

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