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
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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
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as in cessations
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 offsets
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
But this hardly offsets the drop in consumer demand and the increase in the cost of doing business.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Boys volleyball has evolved into such a power game that service errors are often seen as palatable as long as a team offsets the errors with a decent amount of aces.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Prestige alone no longer offsets the risks attached to expensive launches and instant global scrutiny.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
And Republican initiatives to cut income tax rates and bolster a state credit that offsets a portion of local property tax bills also were left by the wayside.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
But Tirtir’s formula offsets this with soothing Centella asiatica (also known as cica).
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 21 Apr. 2026
While customer bills still rise, the CMC initiative partially offsets that cost for Illinois customers.
—Maggie Dougherty, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
The Mex Cube sofa by Piero Lissoni is upholstered in a matching hue, and an Utrecht armchair offsets the earth tones with striking royal blue.
—Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 5 Apr. 2026
New Atlas, 13 June 2026
The traditional approach to ESG reporting tended to involve buying carbon offsets in bulk, taking a supplier's ethical sourcing spreadsheet at face value, or reviewing documentation months after the activity in question had already happened.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Certain federal obligations, such as unpaid federal taxes, federal student loans and some child support or alimony obligations, may result in benefit offsets or garnishment under specific circumstances.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Our analysis finds that F1 racing could achieve substantial cuts in emissions – but getting all the way to net zero will still require carbon offsets.
—Caitlin Grady, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
In these zones, the fault splits into multiple strands with sideways offsets between them, creating small extension gaps inside the fault system.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Those bulbs spread and multiply by forming little bulblets called offsets, and those grow into larger bulbs.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Through an algebraic analysis of the robots’ parameters, such as the lengths of their links and the offsets of their joints, the team mapped out exactly where the singularities lie within their joint space.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 26 Apr. 2026
In these window boxes, the bluish hue of dichondra 'Silver Falls' offsets pink begonias and Madagascar periwinkle.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
The heavy side part feigns an almost asymmetrical look, which offsets heaviness on the ends and frames the face in a fun way.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
But this hardly offsets the drop in consumer demand and the increase in the cost of doing business.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Boys volleyball has evolved into such a power game that service errors are often seen as palatable as long as a team offsets the errors with a decent amount of aces.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Prestige alone no longer offsets the risks attached to expensive launches and instant global scrutiny.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
And Republican initiatives to cut income tax rates and bolster a state credit that offsets a portion of local property tax bills also were left by the wayside.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
But Tirtir’s formula offsets this with soothing Centella asiatica (also known as cica).
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 21 Apr. 2026
While customer bills still rise, the CMC initiative partially offsets that cost for Illinois customers.
—Maggie Dougherty, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
The Mex Cube sofa by Piero Lissoni is upholstered in a matching hue, and an Utrecht armchair offsets the earth tones with striking royal blue.
—Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
This automatically measures the distance between the edges of the folding panels, uses sensors to detect offsets and recalibrates the brightness of adjacent LEDs to hide the tiny slot.
—New Atlas, 13 June 2026
The traditional approach to ESG reporting tended to involve buying carbon offsets in bulk, taking a supplier's ethical sourcing spreadsheet at face value, or reviewing documentation months after the activity in question had already happened.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Certain federal obligations, such as unpaid federal taxes, federal student loans and some child support or alimony obligations, may result in benefit offsets or garnishment under specific circumstances.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Our analysis finds that F1 racing could achieve substantial cuts in emissions – but getting all the way to net zero will still require carbon offsets.
—Caitlin Grady, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
In these zones, the fault splits into multiple strands with sideways offsets between them, creating small extension gaps inside the fault system.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Those bulbs spread and multiply by forming little bulblets called offsets, and those grow into larger bulbs.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Through an algebraic analysis of the robots’ parameters, such as the lengths of their links and the offsets of their joints, the team mapped out exactly where the singularities lie within their joint space.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 26 Apr. 2026
In these window boxes, the bluish hue of dichondra 'Silver Falls' offsets pink begonias and Madagascar periwinkle.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offsets
Verb
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This story corrects the day of week.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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This version corrects the spelling of Monongalia County Ballpark.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Noun
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These tiers can help display more petite refreshments, adding depth to your tablescape or saving space on your tables and counters.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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Why scent is trending right now Social media did what perfume counters could not.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Temporary cessations of hostility, but no permanent closing of the moral and social divide between debtor and creditor, and no giving up on the thought that some lives matter more than others.—
Henry Freedland,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Vinegar is a powerful natural cleaner that neutralizes odors in your laundry while making your fabrics softer.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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Sodium bicarbonate neutralizes odor molecules.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The stock market's near record highs, swelling 401(k)s and other retirement account balances.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Noticing balances thinking without replacing it.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Noun
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In practice the printer ran for about 3 months (including setup and halts), whereas a traditional cast bridge might have taken 3–4 times longer.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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Former leaders warn that the loss of institutional knowledge, combined with halts to the incoming pipeline of public health workers, may lead to a long-term crisis.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Despite the inherent danger of skydiving, enthusiasts said their love of the jump outweighs any fears.—
Selina Guevara,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
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The exponential return on our positively performing company outweighs the losers.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Noun
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These are all refreshing correctives to the texts that previously stood in for contemporary Japan internationally, including any number of small volumes about magical cafés, bookshops, or libraries, often with cats on their covers.—
Sarah Chihaya,
New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2026
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Some of these values—such as a disciplined commitment to physical fitness—are good and, in my opinion, necessary correctives to the enervating distractions of 21st-century living.—
Dan Brooks,
The Atlantic,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Offsets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offsets. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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