offsetting

present participle of offset

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of offsetting Hydrogen produced along the way could generate electricity in a fuel cell or be sold, potentially offsetting some of that demand. — Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026 Jaguars rookie Josh Cameron returned the opening kickoff 90 yards for a would-be touchdown, but it was called back because of offsetting penalties including a hold by Jacksonville’s Branson Combs. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026 Strategies in the crosshairs include those that use straddles to produce capital gains and ordinary losses from offsetting positions. — Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026 Various smaller sites are seeing less than $1,000 from the program over several months, which won’t come close to offsetting declining traffic. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2026 In short, the BofA analyst doesn’t see innovation offsetting the weakness in the larget lifestyle categories, which in turn limits visibility into more durable sales that would provide an earnings recovery. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 The Dolphins also allowed a 23-yard punt return and had a roughing the punter penalty negated by offsetting penalties. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026 New weekend attacks also knocked two additional Russian refineries offline, further straining global refined product supplies and likely offsetting any seasonal relief. — Miami Herald Staff Report, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026 Temporary federal relief programs were pumping money into the economy, offsetting a lot of the damage being done by lockdowns and layoffs and business closures. — Paddy Hirsch, NPR, 8 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offsetting
Verb
  • The summary also said the safety manager responsible for walking around the warehouse daily and correcting issues failed to notice the unguarded part of the shear machine.
    — Myla S. Roundy, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Coach Karl Smesko said the Dream focused on correcting defensive breakdowns, rebounding and improving their offense after reviewing film.
    — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Antioxidants support health by neutralizing unstable molecules called free radicals that are produced in cells.
    — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2026
  • That straining to comprehend the irrational fog of human emotions is the show’s explicit subject only clarifies the problem rather than neutralizing it.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • In using cash to avoid dilution, Salesforce is also not counteracting its aggressive stock buyback program, which helps reduce the amount of shares outstanding and, all else equal, supports earnings-per-share growth.
    — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
  • May Help Lower Blood Pressure Basil seeds contain potassium, which helps manage blood pressure by counteracting sodium’s effects and relaxing blood vessels.
    — Lindsey DeSoto, HEALTH, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • But on the back of the hot economy, the on-the-ground reality is rents in New York have grown significantly since the pandemic, more than counterbalancing the 2022-2023 increases in interest rates and thus mortgage payments.
    — Remy Raisner, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The best accessories to oyster eating are those that amplify the bivalve’s puckery, oceanic qualities rather than counterbalancing them.
    — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The global economy will grow more this year than previously expected, the International Monetary Fund said, with booming investment in AI outweighing a fast-growing debt pile — for now.
    — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • But some experts are making the case that real estate fundamentals today are outweighing even rising rates.
    — Diana Olick, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

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“Offsetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offsetting. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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