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
Ciavatta said Pindorama has been offsetting its entire carbon footprint since 2007, compensating 100% of its emissions through the reforestation of river basins in partnership with the SOS Mata Atlântica Foundation.
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Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
In addition to rail benefits, the sales tax would provide $5M-$6M annually with no offsetting expenses.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2025
Some legislators have also proposed offsetting the cost of ACA subsidies by pairing an extension with savings elsewhere in the health system.
—Christopher Robertson, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2025
An extraordinary amount of fast-shifting, offsetting action occurring.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
The exaggerated bow emphasized volume across the vamp, offsetting the slightly curved of the heel.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
In addition, Bush points out that community may help with offsetting the costs of various things.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 1 Oct. 2025
The stabilization of apparel inventories after a period of drawdown may help motivate orders, but the cost of sourcing increased with tariffs and could prove an offsetting factor.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
Yet some Fed officials say that other trends are offsetting the impact of tariffs.
—Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
In addition to rail benefits, the sales tax would provide $5M-$6M annually with no offsetting expenses.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2025
Some legislators have also proposed offsetting the cost of ACA subsidies by pairing an extension with savings elsewhere in the health system.
—Christopher Robertson, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2025
An extraordinary amount of fast-shifting, offsetting action occurring.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
The exaggerated bow emphasized volume across the vamp, offsetting the slightly curved of the heel.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
In addition, Bush points out that community may help with offsetting the costs of various things.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 1 Oct. 2025
The stabilization of apparel inventories after a period of drawdown may help motivate orders, but the cost of sourcing increased with tariffs and could prove an offsetting factor.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
Yet some Fed officials say that other trends are offsetting the impact of tariffs.
—Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offsetting
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Writing the human genome in its entirety could enable correcting any genetic condition, regardless of its complexity.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Oct. 2025
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Rather, experts say the trend of inventory declines is a sign the Florida housing market is correcting itself.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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And their game plan worked, taking away the middle of the ice and neutralizing the Senators’ best players.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Real-world data on effectiveness for the new COVID vaccine are still limited, but researchers can make some predictions based on neutralizing antibody levels, known as titers, which indicate the strength of the immune system’s protective response to the virus the vaccines are based on.—
Sara Novak,
Scientific American,
8 Oct. 2025
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The middle class is historically a force of moderation and stability in Iran, bridging the gaps in society and counteracting extremes.—
Leila Gharagozlou,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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Texas Democrats returned to their state during the second special session, once the first special session ended and their California counterparts introduced their new House map aimed at counteracting the one that passed in Texas.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
29 Aug. 2025
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Two streetcars are connected to opposite ends of a single cable, counterbalancing each other.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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Financial concerns govern decision-making for 8 in 10 families, a report by education lender Sallie Mae also found — outweighing even academics when deciding between schools.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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Risks outweighing safe deflection The researchers caution that any attempt to deflect the asteroid could create unintended hazards.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Offsetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offsetting. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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