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
  • The cuts were partially offset by new hiring and the reinstatement of some workers.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
  • But fact-checkers and health analysts have been clear that this temporary infusion of funds, spread out over five years, doesn’t offset the $137 billion in permanent cuts projected to hit rural areas over the same decade.
    — Rachel Cohen Booth, Vox, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of offset
Verb
  • Designed to correct the signs of photoaging—which can include wrinkles, dark spots, and rough texture—the formula boosts cell turnover has a cushiony texture and a silky finish.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
  • That can mean delivering a consistent product, honoring commitments, correcting mistakes or simply showing up year after year.
    — Jerry Bobb, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of correct
Verb
  • Baking soda helps to neutralize odors, break down grime, and enhance the effectiveness of your detergent.
    — Anyssa Roberts, The Spruce, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Unlike existing treatments that primarily neutralize IgE circulating in the bloodstream, the company aims to detach IgE from immune cells.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 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 31 Oct. 2026.

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