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
Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 31 July 2025
Without proportionate offsetting, higher power consumption also means higher carbon emissions.
—Phillip Marangella, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Zev Fima, CNBC, 16 July 2025
At that rate, afforestation offsets would cost the 200 largest fossil fuel companies around $10.8 trillion — or roughly 11% of global GDP, according to the study.
—Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
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Verb
The rest of the world category plunged 14.9 percent to 19.8 million euros, but the Asia-Pacific market offset losses, surging 8.2 percent in the same period to 15.7 million euros.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 31 July 2025
Without proportionate offsetting, higher power consumption also means higher carbon emissions.
—Phillip Marangella, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Noun
Debt underwriting revenue, however, was a slight offset, declining slightly due to lower leveraged finance activity.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 16 July 2025
At that rate, afforestation offsets would cost the 200 largest fossil fuel companies around $10.8 trillion — or roughly 11% of global GDP, according to the study.
—Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 19 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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Last fall, continuous glucose monitors became available over the counter.—
Jia Jung,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 July 2025
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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
Noun
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For businesses, this means operations don’t come to a halt.—
Kwabena Osei-Sarpong,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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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
Verb
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There are 42 other universal vaccine candidates that are being tested in clinical trials, including seven that are designed to neutralize both flu and COVID.—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
29 July 2025
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The acidity in vinegar helps break down mineral deposits and naturally neutralizes odors.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
29 July 2025
Noun
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For men, loafers or espadrilles provide the perfect balance of sophistication and comfort.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Spending controls and a rigid technical rulebook, rather than balance of performance, then, will be the plan.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
31 July 2025
Noun
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This is a month of potent endings but also powerful beginnings.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
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The almost Nathan Fielder-esque twist ending is vulnerable and touching and delightfully unexpected.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Lest that sounds like a recipe for irritation, the gel itself is filled with panthenol and eight forms of hyaluronic acid to supply hydration and counteract the active ingredients.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
4 Aug. 2025
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Some good news: Hormonal treatments that counteract the changes of perimenopause can seriously help keep UTIs at bay.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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 8 Aug. 2025.
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