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
Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Junior guard Donovyn Hunter added several makes at the rim to offset a difficult shooting day (0-for-4) from 3-point range.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026
Brian P. McCullough, The Conversation, 10 Dec. 2025
Lawmakers also noted that additional tariff revenue had been previously earmarked for deficit reduction and tax cut offsets.
—Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2025
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Verb
The Cardinals are reportedly sending $31 million to the Diamondbacks to help offset the final two years of Arenado’s nine-year, $275 million contract.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Junior guard Donovyn Hunter added several makes at the rim to offset a difficult shooting day (0-for-4) from 3-point range.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
Carbon offsets in sports are also in the news, with scandals erupting around them in connection with sports from FIFA’s 2022 World Cup to basketball’s LA Clippers.
—Brian P. McCullough, The Conversation, 10 Dec. 2025
Lawmakers also noted that additional tariff revenue had been previously earmarked for deficit reduction and tax cut offsets.
—Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offset
Verb
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This story has been updated to correct an error.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
16 Jan. 2026
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If the sale does go through, the administration can still use its enforcement powers to make sure any new owner corrects open violations and adheres to rent-stabilization laws.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
15 Jan. 2026
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If your goal is a serene space, clear counters should be the goal every time.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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Party leaders say the campaign is essential infrastructure to regain congressional control and counter Republicans’ voter mobilization advantage.—
Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Advocates are also calling on Congress to intervene to put a halt to ICE arrests.—
Jason Rantala,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The ceasefire began with a halt in fighting and the release of hostages held in Gaza in exchange for thousands of Palestinians held by Israel.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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The best way to neutralize Josh Allen is to play keep away.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
14 Jan. 2026
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Presidents of both parties have used covert and overt action when diplomacy failed to neutralize transnational threats.—
Timothy M. Herbst,
Hartford Courant,
13 Jan. 2026
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From cushioned walking sneakers and polished loafers to cozy slippers and cold-weather boots built for snowy streets, these deals balance function, style, and value.—
Amber Love Bond,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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Thanks to its large construction, capacity to hold up to 330 pounds, and balance spreader bar, multiple people can lounge in the hammock at once.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Reigning semifinalist Westwood is a strong candidate for a better ending, too, returning most of its lineup.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Despite Powell's term as chairman ending, his position as a member of the Fed's Board of Governors doesn’t expire until 2028, NBC News noted.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Presidential searches House Republicans are weighing the revival of a 2025 bill aimed at counteracting DeSantis’ increasingly outsize influence on university presidential searches.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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The warmth of these paint colors counteracts the cool light in north-facing rooms, adds depth and character, and makes the otherwise cool spaces feel inviting.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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University of Oxford researchers assessed a range of clinical trials as well as Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Cochrane and Web of Science databases, with a focus on what happened after cessation of treatment regarding adults who were overweight or obese.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Jan. 2026
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Most of the complexes also include unusual amenities like on-site child care, smoking cessation classes, areas for on-site food cultivation, English classes, advice for job searches and help securing a high school diploma.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Offset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offset. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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