as in to correct
to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective
if you get a high grade on this quiz, it will offset the D from your last one
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as in counter
a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective
a better performance this time will be an offset to last year's dismal showing
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as in halt
the stopping of a process or activity
symptoms that were striking for their abrupt onset and their equally abrupt offset
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Recent Examples of offset
Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 July 2025
Sales were partly offset by double-digit growth in the Americas.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 July 2025
Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 4 June 2025
While higher oil prices are a significant drag on many sectors within the US economy, the profits from US oil production provide a positive offset.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
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Verb
One major question is how, or even whether, the city can use the parking revenue to help offset the budget deficit.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 July 2025
Sales were partly offset by double-digit growth in the Americas.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 July 2025
Noun
His red line remains hundreds of billions in additional offsets to the $1.5 trillion in spending cuts that the House Freedom Caucus secured over the next decade.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 4 June 2025
While higher oil prices are a significant drag on many sectors within the US economy, the profits from US oil production provide a positive offset.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offset
Verb
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This article has been updated to reflect that Perry is in his sixth term, to correct the name of the Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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This story was updated to correct a misspelled name.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Examples of these newer antihistamines include: Oral decongestants, such as pseudoephedrine, which is typically found behind the counter.—
Karen Berger,
Verywell Health,
29 July 2025
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Last fall, continuous glucose monitors became available over the counter.—
Jia Jung,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 July 2025
Noun
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The point is that in those cases, the players’ unions had the power to bring the whole sport to a halt.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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For businesses, this means operations don’t come to a halt.—
Kwabena Osei-Sarpong,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Verb
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This productivity step-change neutralizes a historical advantage of mega-firms.—
Noah Ohrner,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Foods like apples, leafy greens, yogurt and green tea may help to neutralize odor-causing compounds and support beneficial gut bacteria, which can reduce unpleasant body odors, said Palinski-Wade.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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Each society or jurisdiction will determine the right balance of these elements to achieve the overarching policy goals under a set of normative values.—
Paulo Carvão,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Her look included an A-line poplin skirt with crisp pleats that create shape and volume and a simple white tank top, striking the perfect balance between polished and relaxed.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
19 July 2025
Noun
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His tail wagged, knowing his happy ending had finally arrived.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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So, obviously the season one ending is setting up some great exploration in the world above for season two.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
17 July 2025
Verb
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Antioxidants are substances that may help counteract the effects of free radicals in the body.6 Free radicals are highly reactive substances that can damage cellular structures and DNA, potentially contributing to the development of chronic conditions and other health issues.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
23 July 2025
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But your biology isn’t entirely your destiny, Dr. Schoenfeld said, and strength training can go a long way toward slowing or counteracting these changes.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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The cessation of fighting between 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. is to allow humanitarian aid to reach the three areas.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
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Notwithstanding some confusion over the precise timing of the cease-fire that has put a halt to the twelve-day war in the Middle East over Iran’s nuclear program, the cessation of hostilities seems to be holding.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 June 2025
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“Offset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offset. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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