as in offsets
to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective
the lavish present almost made up for her forgetting his birthday
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The charter revenue offsets some of the ownership costs.—
Doug Gollan,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026 -
Brass looks particularly stunning alongside other natural materials like marble and wood, where its warmth offsets cooler surfaces and enhances organic textures.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
25 Jan. 2026
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This balancing service corrects the weight distribution of the tire and reduces vibrations from the road while driving.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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In a statement to the Free Press, attorneys said the settlement corrects the bathroom issue and more.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, the fabric softener on dryer sheets neutralizes the static cling that is attracting dust and debris.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2026
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Instead of scattering light, this coating neutralizes reflections, making dark scenes easier to see even under direct lighting.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Makes up (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makes%20up%20%28for%29. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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