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
Requirements include taking responsibility for their environmental impact by measuring and offsetting carbon emissions, and by eliminating the use of single-use plastic hangers and garment bags.
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
Analysts across Wall Street were left disappointed after Intel shared softer-than-expected guidance for the March quarter, offsetting a fourth-quarter earnings and revenue beat .
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
In practice, that could have meant covering housing cost overruns at certain duty stations, offsetting rate increases, or reducing pressure due to upticks in the housing market.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
In the instances when the state has accidentally paid an employee too much money, departments offer ways to pay it back via cash or check, payroll deductions or offsetting the overpayment with leave credits.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The legislation is aimed at offsetting a 13% tax hike the average single-family homeowner is projected to face this year.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
Collections on loans restarted in May and are typically done through wage garnishments and offsetting tax refunds or other federal benefits like Social Security.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2025
The Cowboys shot 51% from the field and 14 for 30 (47%) from 3-point range, offsetting 17 turnovers in a game that tightened up in the second half and stayed that way until the final minute.
—Oc Register, 21 Dec. 2025
The cost of carbon offsetting in sports varies by organization, with no industry standard for who pays.
—Brian P. McCullough, The Conversation, 10 Dec. 2025
Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
Analysts across Wall Street were left disappointed after Intel shared softer-than-expected guidance for the March quarter, offsetting a fourth-quarter earnings and revenue beat .
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
In practice, that could have meant covering housing cost overruns at certain duty stations, offsetting rate increases, or reducing pressure due to upticks in the housing market.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
In the instances when the state has accidentally paid an employee too much money, departments offer ways to pay it back via cash or check, payroll deductions or offsetting the overpayment with leave credits.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The legislation is aimed at offsetting a 13% tax hike the average single-family homeowner is projected to face this year.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
Collections on loans restarted in May and are typically done through wage garnishments and offsetting tax refunds or other federal benefits like Social Security.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2025
The Cowboys shot 51% from the field and 14 for 30 (47%) from 3-point range, offsetting 17 turnovers in a game that tightened up in the second half and stayed that way until the final minute.
—Oc Register, 21 Dec. 2025
The cost of carbon offsetting in sports varies by organization, with no industry standard for who pays.
—Brian P. McCullough, The Conversation, 10 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offsetting
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As with all imbalances, by correcting the temperatures, winds, and waters that had thrown them into dyscrasia.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Tafoya had to resubmit her campaign filing, correcting it to Plymouth, Minnesota.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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The Israel Defense Forces conducted approximately 80 brigade-level counterterrorism operations over the past year in the West Bank — known to Israelis as Judea and Samaria — neutralizing hundreds of terrorists and seizing more than 1,300 weapons, according to data released by the military.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The in-shower treatment bolsters shine and intense hydration, while neutralizing discoloration.—
Ruby McAuliffe,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
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The broad sense that the country is moving in the right direction may be counteracting Republican dissatisfaction with the state of the economy.—
Steve Peoples,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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Presidential searches House Republicans are weighing the revival of a 2025 bill aimed at counteracting DeSantis’ increasingly outsize influence on university presidential searches.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Disease risk arises from the intricate, dynamic interplay among many genes and variants, each influencing or counterbalancing the others, and sometimes triggering a cascade of effects.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Fast casual concepts are counterbalancing this by emphasizing quality messaging, enhanced digital experiences, and product customization.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
13 Nov. 2025
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High prices are outweighing other economic concerns, with 71% of those surveyed saying their income just matches or falls short of their monthly expenses.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
18 Dec. 2025
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The researchers also found that this would be cost-effective, with minimal risks from radiation exposure or biopsies outweighing the potential to save lives.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
24 Nov. 2025
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“Offsetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offsetting. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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