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
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.
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 20 May 2026
That’s a big help in offsetting inflation in our day-to-day lives.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 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
Will the grooves on Trionda help players generate more backspin on the ball, generating more lift and possibly offsetting Trionda’s somewhat larger high-speed drag coefficient?
—John Eric Goff, The Conversation, 13 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, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 20 May 2026
That’s a big help in offsetting inflation in our day-to-day lives.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 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
Will the grooves on Trionda help players generate more backspin on the ball, generating more lift and possibly offsetting Trionda’s somewhat larger high-speed drag coefficient?
—John Eric Goff, The Conversation, 13 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, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offsetting
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Where quantum computing and machine learning are already being combined most helpfully, Ekert argues, is in physicists’ use of classical AI to design quantum error-correcting codes and better quantum hardware.—
Zeeya Merali,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
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As a professional proofreader, Fuyuko (Yukino Kishii) spends her days and nights finding and correcting mistakes.—
Blake Simons,
IndieWire,
18 May 2026
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Technology challenges Both these systems are aimed at delivering strategic strike capability for neutralizing high-value, time-sensitive targets such as hardened command and control nodes, integrated air defense systems, and critical infrastructure facilities.—
adityajadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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These antioxidants play a vital role in neutralizing free radicals and have demonstrated therapeutic benefits.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
13 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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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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However, Saudi Arabia’s oil revenues are thought to be up by about 10% as a result of higher prices, outweighing the impact of the strait’s closure, according to Goldman Sachs.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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“Offsetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offsetting. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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