cancel out

verb

canceled out or cancelled out; canceling out or cancelling out; cancels out

: to reduce the effect of (something) : to be equal to (something) in force or importance but have an opposite effect

The costs cancel out the benefits.

Examples of cancel out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Both of their adaptations are still in play, with the second not canceling out the first. — David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026

The report acknowledges in one breath that no boycotts have targeted individuals and then proceeds in the following pages to argue against that fact, effectively canceling out the disclaimer. — Literary Hub, 17 July 2026

The Morgan Wallen subreddit was active on July 17, with ticketholders curious about whether the concerts would be canceled out of concerns for the safety of fans and musicians. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 17 July 2026

But a bizarre sending-off for Switzerland’s Breel Embolo, moments after Dan Ndoye had cancelled out Alexis Mac Allister’s opener, was the main talking point. — Stuart James, New York Times, 12 July 2026

Rhymes for cancel out

• roundabout
• runabout
• sauerkraut
• thereabout
• turnabout
• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout