Synonyms of offsetting

offsetting

verb

present participle of offset

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• correcting
• neutralizing
• counteracting
• counterbalancing
• outweighing
• relieving
• compensating (for)
• annulling
• making up (for)
• canceling (out)
• remedying
• nullifying
• counterpoising
• invalidating
• redeeming
• negating
• negativing
• redressing
• overruling
• neutering
• overriding
• atoning (for)
• outbalancing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of offsetting

Industrial and real estate investment plunged in the first half of the year, indicating that such longtime pillars of the Chinese economy are becoming less reliable in offsetting slow consumption. — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

One recent study estimated that offsetting the carbon contained in the fossil fuel reserves of the world’s largest oil, gas, and coal companies through tree planting alone would require an area roughly the size of North and Central America combined. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

According to Princes James and Liam, selling these titles is offsetting the nation's operating costs, for now. — Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 12 July 2026

Weighed down by higher energy prices and a property market collapse, the Chinese economy is getting offsetting help from public works spending, a surge in high-tech manufacturing and booming exports. — Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Strong demand for gold from central banks over the last few years has also supported gold prices, offsetting the effects of higher interest rates. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Weighed down by higher energy prices and a property market collapse, the Chinese economy is getting offsetting help from public works spending, a surge in high-tech manufacturing and booming exports. — ABC News, 7 July 2026

Plans negotiated under those conditions had higher fees, weaker performance and no offsetting benefits. — Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Whether they’re kitten-heeled or a tall pump, this shoe design lengthens the leg, offsetting the Bermuda shorts to create a streamlined silhouette. — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 3 July 2026