cancel (out)

verb

Definition of cancel (out)next
as in to offset
to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective unfortunately, this one indiscretion will cancel out a long record of accomplishment

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cancel (out)
  1. offset
  2. correct
  3. neutralize
Verb
  • This cycle of price increases serves not only to offset immediate fuel price spikes, but also to make up for unadjusted pricing power lost in recent years due to flight overcapacity, fare suppression, and persistent inflation.
    — , CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
  • But private developers and homeowners will want higher rents to offset their investments, especially because construction and labor costs have skyrocketed since the COVID-19 pandemic.
    — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of offset
Verb
  • Ahead of a critical divisional matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night, the need to correct the problems sooner rather than later has become dire after a 2-4 start.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Spotting where physical results diverge from computer models allows technical teams to correct their simulation software before committing to final prototype hardware.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of correct
Verb
  • That neutralizes the threats brought on by Southeastern and other investors, including John Rogers’ Ariel Investments, which has pushed for a sale.
    — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • But the Rassvet system Moscow is planning to deploy in 2027 would neutralize any such advantage.
    — Mary Ilyushina, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of neutralize
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“Cancel (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cancel%20%28out%29. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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