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
Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2025
That helped the streaming business grow its profit, climbing further out of a year-ago loss and offsetting weaker results in film and TV.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Just take a peek at the Walker Edison Sprague nightstand and its unexpected offset wood detail on the solid pine drawers.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Lamb lost a yard on the carry, but the play was negated by offsetting penalties.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2025
That helped the streaming business grow its profit, climbing further out of a year-ago loss and offsetting weaker results in film and TV.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
Noun
From the industry side, properties that promote energy-saving certifications or offer carbon-offset partnerships tend to stand out in search results and get more interest.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Just take a peek at the Walker Edison Sprague nightstand and its unexpected offset wood detail on the solid pine drawers.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offset
Verb
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In June 2024, the district ordered Tesla to correct ongoing violations of toxic air pollution coming from the factory’s paint shops, allegations the company denied.—
Taylor Kate Brown,
ProPublica,
17 Sep. 2025
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Course-correcting a technical process is like truing a wheel.—
Barbara Wittmann,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This move led to a counter-backlash and boycott from senior Muslim figures who felt Kapadia had been unfairly treated.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
22 Sep. 2025
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During the day, the counter-service café will serve Chihuahuan-style burritos like chile relleno with refried beans or chicken in mole negro, pastries like yuzu cream conchas, single-origin coffee, and flour tortillas available by the dozen.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The authors advocate for a complete halt in superintelligent AI development.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
19 Sep. 2025
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His five-year tenure came to a screeching halt after the designer did not appear at the end of the fall 2011 show.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His studio team appreciates how subtle soft pink/white crystal lighting neutralizes the green of the glass.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Wyoming linebackers Evan Eller and Brayden Johnson will need to be neutralized for CU to find some rhythm on the ground this week.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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By moving beyond balance and walking demonstrations to include lifting tasks, the company is positioning the robot as a tool for exploring more complex aspects of human-like movement and strength.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Sep. 2025
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Acknowledge balance briefly, then emphasize craftsmanship, contribution, and team standards.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Naturally, the Chargers' medical staff will check things out, but this could be season-ending for the Los Angeles running back.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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As summertime comes to a close, the autumnal equinox reminds us that every ending is also the beginning of something new.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In combination, these strategies offer a blueprint for daily living that counteracts some of the evolutionary mismatches of modern life.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Along with those new cabinet styles, Wentz is also seeing more curvy shapes come into kitchens, both white and otherwise, to counteract all the rectilinear shapes inherent in cabinetry and appliances.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The 2025 College Rankings from Washington Monthly offer a corrective.—
Bruno V. Manno,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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That makes Leo’s ascension well timed to offer a corrective.—
Mike Burbach,
Twin Cities,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Offset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offset. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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