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, 13 Mar. 2026
Brian Prest, an economist and fellow at Resources for the Future, a nonpartisan research group that focuses on natural resources, said domestically drilling the volume of oil necessary to offset the Strait of Hormuz shutdown is likely unfeasible.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 3 Mar. 2026
And for the environmentally conscious, Avocado is a B-Corp brand that uses renewable energy at their factories and purchases carbon offsets for shipping.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Some experts have said that thousands more units of housing are needed in and around downtown to further offset the decline in demand for office space.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
Brian Prest, an economist and fellow at Resources for the Future, a nonpartisan research group that focuses on natural resources, said domestically drilling the volume of oil necessary to offset the Strait of Hormuz shutdown is likely unfeasible.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
For the luxury industry, the stakes extend well beyond the immediate disruption as missiles light up the skies over the region that many hoped would help offset offset weakness in China and deliver the sector’s next chapter of growth.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 3 Mar. 2026
And for the environmentally conscious, Avocado is a B-Corp brand that uses renewable energy at their factories and purchases carbon offsets for shipping.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offset
Verb
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This story has been corrected to show the name of the conservative Jewish group is the Zionist Organization of America, not Zionists for America.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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State officials tried to correct the mistake but were not allowed to do so by federal regulators.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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On the counter-attack, Jesus Ferreira played a through ball from midfield to Rothrock near the right corner of the penalty box.—
Mercury News,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Use this as an opportunity to freshen up the space by wiping down the counter and emptying the trash.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The strait remains virtually closed as violence in the region escalates, bringing shipping traffic to a near-halt.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Taylor Frankie Paul‘s turn as the star of The Bachelorette has come to a screeching halt after ABC opted to shelve the premiere.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As to who starts when, some might come down to availability, but in general, go with Latz to neutralize a lineup heavy with lefties, use Rocker against lineups that lean to the right.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
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There’s a plugin that can just neutralize that.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This tinted moisturizer Is the perfect balance of effortless and effective.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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More brands whose pieces previously started at 14 karats are shifting their offerings to include 10k solid gold pieces that balance maintaining the precious metal as a key selling point while offering a product at a more affordable price point.—
Andrea Bossi,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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However the film lands a poignant and lyrical ending that sends the audience out on a note of hope.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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Beginning early Saturday morning and ending, hopefully, before midnight, Anderson was walking a 50-mile circuit of his own design through the entire city of San Francisco.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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To counteract bad luck, toss a pinch over your left shoulder.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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To counteract the misfortune, throw a pinch over your left shoulder to ward off evil.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Everyone in the study also underwent cognitive behavioral therapy for smoking cessation over the course of 13 weeks.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
10 Mar. 2026
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In effect, the strait has turned into a parking lot, with an almost complete cessation of ships going through, experts and marine traffic monitoring services say.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Offset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offset. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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