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noun

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Recent Examples of offset
Verb
Lamb lost a yard on the carry, but the play was negated by offsetting penalties. Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2025 That helped the streaming business grow its profit, climbing further out of a year-ago loss and offsetting weaker results in film and TV. Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
Noun
From the industry side, properties that promote energy-saving certifications or offer carbon-offset partnerships tend to stand out in search results and get more interest. Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025 Just take a peek at the Walker Edison Sprague nightstand and its unexpected offset wood detail on the solid pine drawers. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for offset
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offset
Verb
  • Moving qubits more freely will help future machines correct errors efficiently.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
  • This story has been updated to correct a typo.
    Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This move led to a counter-backlash and boycott from senior Muslim figures who felt Kapadia had been unfairly treated.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 Sep. 2025
  • During the day, the counter-service café will serve Chihuahuan-style burritos like chile relleno with refried beans or chicken in mole negro, pastries like yuzu cream conchas, single-origin coffee, and flour tortillas available by the dozen.
    Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The authors advocate for a complete halt in superintelligent AI development.
    Doc Louallen, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2025
  • His five-year tenure came to a screeching halt after the designer did not appear at the end of the fall 2011 show.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • For years, scientists have focused on finding ways to neutralize or eliminate this stubborn waste.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
  • The red counteracts the green, and the acidity helps neutralize the reaction.
    Maureen Choi, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • By moving beyond balance and walking demonstrations to include lifting tasks, the company is positioning the robot as a tool for exploring more complex aspects of human-like movement and strength.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Acknowledge balance briefly, then emphasize craftsmanship, contribution, and team standards.
    Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Naturally, the Chargers' medical staff will check things out, but this could be season-ending for the Los Angeles running back.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
  • As summertime comes to a close, the autumnal equinox reminds us that every ending is also the beginning of something new.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In the footage, Olivia tries to convince Jake to utilize the new twist to counteract a mole in an opposing alliance.
    Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
  • The red counteracts the green, and the acidity helps neutralize the reaction.
    Maureen Choi, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The 2025 College Rankings from Washington Monthly offer a corrective.
    Bruno V. Manno, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • That makes Leo’s ascension well timed to offer a corrective.
    Mike Burbach, Twin Cities, 15 Aug. 2025

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“Offset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offset. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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