as in correcting
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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Recent Examples of offsetting
Meanwhile, enrollment is declining, offsetting the benefit of state increases in spending per pupil.
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Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Lamont, a fiscal moderate, has been reluctant to support spending that would exceed the cap on a recurring basis and would prefer legislators pay for extra town aid by finding offsetting cuts elsewhere in the budget.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
The incentive hike has not come close to offsetting the massive decline in overall production.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
The offsetting process is based on the formula rankings.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2026
The sweater-like material is lightweight yet substantial, which is perfect for offsetting structured trousers or denim shorts.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
Kevin Carter | Getty Images Mortgage rates fell to the lowest level in a month, boosting refinance activity and offsetting weak demand from homebuyers.
—Lisa Rizzolo, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
One-week furloughs are required during the first and second years, offsetting the initial 2% hike but not any of the additional pay raises in the tentative deal.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, Turner says, young people are resilient — their brains are still growing — and intentional parenting goes a long way toward offsetting the effects of digital devices and social media.
—Deborah Vankin, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Lamont, a fiscal moderate, has been reluctant to support spending that would exceed the cap on a recurring basis and would prefer legislators pay for extra town aid by finding offsetting cuts elsewhere in the budget.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
The incentive hike has not come close to offsetting the massive decline in overall production.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
The offsetting process is based on the formula rankings.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2026
The sweater-like material is lightweight yet substantial, which is perfect for offsetting structured trousers or denim shorts.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
Kevin Carter | Getty Images Mortgage rates fell to the lowest level in a month, boosting refinance activity and offsetting weak demand from homebuyers.
—Lisa Rizzolo, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
One-week furloughs are required during the first and second years, offsetting the initial 2% hike but not any of the additional pay raises in the tentative deal.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, Turner says, young people are resilient — their brains are still growing — and intentional parenting goes a long way toward offsetting the effects of digital devices and social media.
—Deborah Vankin, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offsetting
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In a separate homeowner lawsuit in Oklahoma state court, State Farm's lawyers said the company launched an initiative in 2020 to improve the accuracy of its claims-handling practices, including correcting overpayment and underpayment of claims for wind and hail damage.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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By correcting the imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants (referred to as oxidative stress), the polyphenols may improve arterial function and help ease blood pressure.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
28 Apr. 2026
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Trump is standing by the leadership of the Secret Service and the president personally thinks agents did an excellent job neutralizing the shooter, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a briefing.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Friday, with Montreal having the final chance to get favorable matchups playing at home, Tampa Bay still had success neutralizing the Suzuki line, which had just four shots on goal.—
Eduardo A. Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Round mirrors create a gentle flow, Ruff explains, counteracting all the sharp angles in a minimalist bathroom.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
15 Apr. 2026
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This force pushes outward, counteracting the inward pull of gravity.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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Meta is counterbalancing infrastructure expansions with head count reductions.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Running this way required Emily to adjust her stride constantly, counterbalancing Justin’s movements while maintaining her own footing.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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But the system was complicated and costly, with operation and maintenance expenses outweighing postage revenue by nearly a factor of three.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 Apr. 2026
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The universe is overrun with dark matter, outweighing the ordinary stuff that stars and planets are made of five-to-one.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Offsetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offsetting. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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