variants
or canceller
as in offset
a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective
bright decorative accents proved to be a canceler of the apartment's monotone color scheme
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Recent Examples of canceler
As for frequent last-minute cancelers?
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Judith Martin, Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2025
Judith Martin, Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canceler
Noun
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Because of this slight offset, stars will appear to rise four minutes earlier every 24 hours on successive nights.—
Vahe Peroomian,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2026
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In some cases, benefit offsets (where the VA withholds part of your monthly benefit to repay a debt) can be adjusted to reduce the financial strain.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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However, a curious counter-trend—one that began in New York and is now being cemented by the opening day of Paris Fashion Week—is simultaneously occurring.—
Alexandra Hildreth,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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Alongside the low-cost systems, the US also used the far more expensive MQ-9 Reaper drones and counter-drone systems in the operation.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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What the numbers tell us Of course, the average balance of $146,000 across all age groups saving for retirement isn’t that high.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Striking the right balance will require delicate diplomacy from Merz.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Canceler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canceler. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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