Synonyms of offsets

offsets 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of offset

as in corrects

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• corrects
• neutralizes
• outweighs
• counterbalances
• counteracts
• compensates (for)
• cancels (out)
• relieves
• makes up (for)
• counterpoises
• remedies
• annuls
• nullifies
• invalidates
• redeems
• negates
• negatives
• atones (for)
• overrides
• overrules
• redresses
• outbalances
• neuters

offsets

2 of 2

noun

plural of offset

1

as in counters

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• counters
• balances
• correctives
• counterbalances
• counterpoises
• counterweights
• counterforces
• cancelers
• counteractions
• neutralizers
• ballasts
• equipoises
• trade-offs
• weights

2

as in cessations

the stopping of a process or activity

symptoms that were striking for their abrupt onset and their equally abrupt offset

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cessations
• halts
• endings
• ends
• conclusions
• closures
• closes
• stops
• shutdowns
• terminations
• stays
• finishes
• cutoffs
• expirations
• discontinuances
• lapses
• checks
• ceases
• discontinuations
• stoppages
• shutoffs
• closedowns
• arrests
• arrestments
• pauses
• phaseouts
• surceases
• suspensions
• interruptions
• mop-ups
• moratoriums
• standstills
• breaks
• layoffs
• abeyances
• letups

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuations
• extensions
• continuances
• prolongations
• persistences

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of offsets

Verb

This fee for container ships offsets the costs associated with transiting the waterway. — Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Casar has been on a media blitz pitching progressives’ AI proposals, which have ranged from a ban on AI superintelligence to a tax on the technology to pay for a jobs program that offsets related layoffs. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 12 Aug. 2026

The key to not looking too bundled up is to add a layer that offsets the casualness of the others. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026

The short $95 put materially offsets the 65% vol premium embedded in the long strike. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 24 July 2026

Randomized studies that directly test whether exercise offsets the harms of sitting are limited, but the broader evidence suggests that higher fitness levels are associated with better health outcomes, period. — Jakob Roze, Health, 23 July 2026

That funding directly offsets exit expenses and onboarding hurdles, giving companies a smoother path toward a modern fulfillment setup. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 July 2026

The warmth offsets the cool pink-gray undertones from the whitewash, giving the room a welcoming, cocooning quality. — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026

Federal student loan default can also expose you to wage garnishment, tax refund complications, and in some cases, Social Security offsets. — True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Noun

And this does the latter quite nicely, the classic claret and blue along with a gold trim offsets the whole thing rather well. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

The article warns against complacency, noting that if these temporary offsets disappear and supply constraints persist, panic buying and momentum trading could drive prices significantly higher. — Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

But some regions use half-hour or 45-minute offsets to better align with solar time or for the sake of national identity. — Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

Along with the lack of provisions in the bill, these members took issue with the bill containing no offsets for the $95 billion in spending. — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 22 July 2026

The resolution does not seek any offsets to pay for the new spending. — Kevin Freking, Fortune, 15 July 2026

To keep your plant happy and healthy, here’s the right way to water a spider plant to keep little offsets coming. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 June 2026

Unlike private debts, these types of federal debts can sometimes result in benefit offsets or other collection actions. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 June 2026

Other companies offering soil carbon offsets include Denmark’s Agreena, which describes itself as the largest soil carbon program in Europe. — Jasmin Sykes, CNN Money, 19 June 2026