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
This way, the technology can become a lever for personalization and a way to build resilience into smart factories and process solutions rather than just offsetting human labor for the purpose of operational efficiency.
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Arungalai Anbarasu, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Niacinamide, glycerin, panthenol, Centella asiatica, aloe, and bisabolol provide plenty of hydration and calming support, offsetting the dry, tight feeling that mineral formulas can sometimes leave behind.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 May 2026
Rural health executives say the fund won't come close to offsetting those losses.
—Sarah Jane Tribble, NPR, 22 May 2026
Paz has sought to ease Bolivia back into a market economy through gradual reforms, offsetting the end of fuel subsidies with measures such as raising the minimum wage to protect lower-income Bolivians.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 20 May 2026
Republicans have a $200 billion supplemental spending bill for the military with not a penny of offsetting spending cuts.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026
In response, California officials drew — and voters approved — new House boundaries that aimed to net Democrats five new seats, offsetting Republicans' potential gains in Texas.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 16 May 2026
The firm expressed confidence in the pace of the turnaround and noted that Starbucks' leadership team is striking the right balance between investing to rebuild the brand and offsetting those costs through corporate layoffs.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Legislation in Washington proposes offsetting any lost Highway Trust Fund revenue with general funds, but critics warn that could raise the federal deficit — and potentially jeopardize the long-term sustainability of infrastructure projects.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Arungalai Anbarasu, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Niacinamide, glycerin, panthenol, Centella asiatica, aloe, and bisabolol provide plenty of hydration and calming support, offsetting the dry, tight feeling that mineral formulas can sometimes leave behind.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 May 2026
Rural health executives say the fund won't come close to offsetting those losses.
—Sarah Jane Tribble, NPR, 22 May 2026
Paz has sought to ease Bolivia back into a market economy through gradual reforms, offsetting the end of fuel subsidies with measures such as raising the minimum wage to protect lower-income Bolivians.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 20 May 2026
Republicans have a $200 billion supplemental spending bill for the military with not a penny of offsetting spending cuts.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026
In response, California officials drew — and voters approved — new House boundaries that aimed to net Democrats five new seats, offsetting Republicans' potential gains in Texas.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 16 May 2026
The firm expressed confidence in the pace of the turnaround and noted that Starbucks' leadership team is striking the right balance between investing to rebuild the brand and offsetting those costs through corporate layoffs.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Legislation in Washington proposes offsetting any lost Highway Trust Fund revenue with general funds, but critics warn that could raise the federal deficit — and potentially jeopardize the long-term sustainability of infrastructure projects.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offsetting
Verb
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But life has a way of correcting that illusion.—
Peter Folan,
Boston Herald,
23 May 2026
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Documentation becomes more accurate the first time, which means fewer insurance denials and far less time spent correcting charts after the visit.—
FJ Campbell,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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Many observers have said the legal cases against the CHP — mostly centered on corruption allegations — are aimed at neutralizing the party ahead of the next election.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 May 2026
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White vinegar is one of the most popular options because its acidity helps kill mildew spores while neutralizing odors.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
22 May 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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And then the relationship with Andi is so counterbalancing in a really delightful way.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Meta is counterbalancing infrastructure expansions with head count reductions.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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And that and other studies have found quite consistent results about the harms outweighing the benefits for chronic disease.—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
23 May 2026
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For both to jump is an effective tightening of conditions in the longer term, far outweighing any pinch to the base rate the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) might agree on.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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“Offsetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offsetting. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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