Thesaurus results for SACRIFICING

sacrificing

verb

present participle of sacrifice

as in offering

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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Recent Examples of sacrificing By combining direct liquid cooling with a compact cell-to-pack design, IMMERSIO CTP is aimed at making electric vessels more practical without sacrificing power or safety. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026 This might not happen but the better approach is for Alonso to find a way of increasing Chelsea’s control without completely sacrificing their approach. — Jon MacKenzie, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026 Buckley said the difference gives active managers greater scope to generate income without sacrificing as much of a stock’s potential upside. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026 Golden Blonde with Chunky Platnium Highlights Golden blonde gets a high-impact upgrade with chunky platinum highlights, which add contrast and brightness without sacrificing the warmth of the base. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026 Soft loafers are also resonating for their lightweight, flexible construction and polished look without sacrificing comfort. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026 Shooting the transit, though, meant leaving KSC during launch, which meant sacrificing literal front row seats to one of the world's most powerful rockets. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026 The series made that departure without sacrificing character depth – each member of the ensemble was given distinct motivation and a narrative arc, allowing audiences to build investment across the run. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026 If organizations want to adapt to AI without sacrificing their data, the only long-term solution is to establish strict governance. — Pavel Bykov, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

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Its rise also marks the beginning of the Hindu celebration of Pitru Paksha, during which worshippers perform rites to honor ancestors by offering prayers and food to past members of their families.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026
The Mamdani administration has taken encouraging steps, including offering free naloxone by mail through its Just in Case campaign and investing $12 million to train and employ 500 additional peer specialists.

— Joel Teron, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026

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