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
Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2025
These are just a few examples, and newcomers will have to double their efforts to offset a sharp rise in labor costs.
—Kristen Waggoner, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 21 May 2025
With a goal of achieving absolute zero emissions in airport operations by 2035 — no offsets, just real reductions — the facility is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in airports, while continuing to explore how to support and accelerate the wider aviation transition.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
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Verb
The addition of more than 3,000 rentals in and around downtown has offset some of the loss of office workers but certainly not all.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2025
These are just a few examples, and newcomers will have to double their efforts to offset a sharp rise in labor costs.
—Kristen Waggoner, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Noun
Congress can ignore the rules requiring mandatory offsets or pass legislation later that will cut the deficit.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 21 May 2025
With a goal of achieving absolute zero emissions in airport operations by 2035 — no offsets, just real reductions — the facility is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in airports, while continuing to explore how to support and accelerate the wider aviation transition.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offset
Verb
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Rework alone—correcting things that have simply been done wrong—accounts for 12% of the cost of projects, on average.—
Kathleen Kewley,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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This story was updated to correct information about who would manage the Findlay Community Center's childcare center.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Trowbridge's is a charming blast from the past, from the vinyl counter seats to the old-fashioned milkshakes, to the homemade chili and chicken and dumplings.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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Boxes of 45s, some with protective sleeves and many without, line the floor near the counter where Doug Snyder sits on the left side of the store.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
Noun
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About three-quarters of the way through the video, the song screeches to a halt, as the video shows four men listening to a boombox.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
5 July 2025
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On the conflict in Ukraine, Ushakov said Trump emphasized his push for a quick halt to the fighting, and Putin voiced Moscow’s readiness to pursue talks with Kyiv, noting the previous rounds in Turkey yielded humanitarian results.—
Vladimir Isachenkov,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
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The military said the battalion uses real-time detection and jamming tools to neutralize aerial threats, adding a critical layer to Israel's multi-tiered air defense network.—
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Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Take steps to prevent dry mouth Saliva plays an essential role in neutralizing acids and protecting tooth enamel, but dry mouth affects nearly six in 10 older adults, according to AARP.—
Reem Amro,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Flexibility and work-life balance without the loss of structure and collaboration.—
Maria Ross,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Charles Schwab Learn More Minimum deposit and balance Minimum deposit and balance requirements may vary depending on the investment vehicle selected.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
Noun
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This ending brought a sense of closure to Marge, who is now in heaven with Beatles member Ringo Starr.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
25 June 2025
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But championship stories demand perfect endings, and Charlotte’s power play couldn’t provide one.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Midafternoon: Eat a banana to counteract mid-afternoon energy decline.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
26 June 2025
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Efforts to counteract those gaps—like networking—can come with their own penalties.—
Nina Ajemian,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
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After several days of intense fighting, a cessation of hostilities was announced, with Trump taking credit.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2025
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Two likely causes are an increase in food availability due to the recent wet winters (more rain leads to more plants and seeds, which lead to healthy rodent populations), and a cessation of the distemper epidemic that has decimated the populations of these animals in the Bay Area in recent years.—
Alison Hermance,
Mercury News,
17 June 2025
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“Offset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offset. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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