as in to correct
to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective
if you get a high grade on this quiz, it will offset the D from your last one
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as in counter
a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective
a better performance this time will be an offset to last year's dismal showing
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as in halt
the stopping of a process or activity
symptoms that were striking for their abrupt onset and their equally abrupt offset
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Recent Examples of offset
Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 July 2025
Sales were partly offset by double-digit growth in the Americas.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 July 2025
Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 4 June 2025
While higher oil prices are a significant drag on many sectors within the US economy, the profits from US oil production provide a positive offset.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
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Verb
One major question is how, or even whether, the city can use the parking revenue to help offset the budget deficit.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 July 2025
Sales were partly offset by double-digit growth in the Americas.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 July 2025
Noun
His red line remains hundreds of billions in additional offsets to the $1.5 trillion in spending cuts that the House Freedom Caucus secured over the next decade.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 4 June 2025
While higher oil prices are a significant drag on many sectors within the US economy, the profits from US oil production provide a positive offset.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offset
Verb
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Trump believes that instituting (or threatening to institute) tariffs is one way to correct this.—
William Z. Fox,
Baltimore Sun,
14 July 2025
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The title was corrected in Week 4, when the record sprinted from No. 35 to No. 25.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Some of the requests included a stronger counter drone system, counter assault team and counter snipers on the premises, according to the report.—
Emily Mae Czachor
July 13,
CBS News,
13 July 2025
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New York — Alpha Oumar Diallo hunches over a kitchen counter at a library café in Brooklyn, his nose hovering above a plastic container of brownie batter.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Combine that with a high-interest-rate environment and uncertainty over peace in the Middle East, spending came to a halt.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Over the years, the lighthouse was used as a museum and a coffee shop, but erosion from the sea forced that to come to a halt.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
13 July 2025
Verb
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This productivity step-change neutralizes a historical advantage of mega-firms.—
Noah Ohrner,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Foods like apples, leafy greens, yogurt and green tea may help to neutralize odor-causing compounds and support beneficial gut bacteria, which can reduce unpleasant body odors, said Palinski-Wade.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Her look included an A-line poplin skirt with crisp pleats that create shape and volume and a simple white tank top, striking the perfect balance between polished and relaxed.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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Each society or jurisdiction will determine the right balance of these elements to achieve the overarching policy goals under a set of normative values.—
Paulo Carvão,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
Noun
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His tail wagged, knowing his happy ending had finally arrived.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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So, obviously the season one ending is setting up some great exploration in the world above for season two.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
17 July 2025
Verb
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Antioxidants are substances that may help counteract the effects of free radicals in the body.6 Free radicals are highly reactive substances that can damage cellular structures and DNA, potentially contributing to the development of chronic conditions and other health issues.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
23 July 2025
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But your biology isn’t entirely your destiny, Dr. Schoenfeld said, and strength training can go a long way toward slowing or counteracting these changes.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
Noun
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License fees and penalties help cover program costs and other tobacco cessation efforts in those communities.—
Bethany Bruner,
The Enquirer,
9 July 2025
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Most of that will go to cover Medicaid costs, with $5 million set aside for tobacco cessation programs.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
1 July 2025
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“Offset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offset. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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