canceling (out)

verb

variants or cancelling (out)
present participle of cancel (out)
as in offsetting
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 canceling (out)
  1. offsetting
  2. correcting
  3. neutralizing
Verb
  • Still, Riyadh should get a windfall from higher oil prices offsetting lower export volumes, the IMF said.
    — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 30 July 2026
  • Studies have concluded that even as for-profit hospices have expanded, the industry has saved Medicare money by offsetting other expensive care.
    — Laurie Udesky, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Definition of offsetting
Verb
  • The proposal could also allow some drivers to avoid further penalties by correcting their vehicle's modifications and bringing it into compliance.
    — Terell Bailey, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The team on the receiving end would need to prioritize deep diving and correcting the issue immediately.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of correcting
Verb
  • When moving in an inert, neutralizing background, a gas of electrons tend to crystallize at low densities as their potential energy is more dominant than their kinetic energy.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026
  • With her memory gradually coming back, Juliette now recalls a potential path toward neutralizing the threat of extermination.
    — Noel Murray, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of neutralizing
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“Canceling (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canceling%20%28out%29. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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