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
Airlines are complying with the FAA emergency order aimed at offsetting air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
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Eve Chen, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Sweeney’s look played with proportions, with the leg-hugging footwear offsetting her oversized ensemble.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
The more removals used for offsetting, the less available for reversal.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
That's been a boost to companies like GM, Stellantis and Ford, offsetting the costs of tariffs.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
However there are conflicting concerns offsetting those gains due to slowing oil demand.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
That’s when battery storage steps in, offsetting the need to use older, less efficient, and more costly resources to keep homes powered and costs stable.
—Erin Smith, Boston Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
Eve Chen, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Sweeney’s look played with proportions, with the leg-hugging footwear offsetting her oversized ensemble.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
The more removals used for offsetting, the less available for reversal.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
That's been a boost to companies like GM, Stellantis and Ford, offsetting the costs of tariffs.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
However there are conflicting concerns offsetting those gains due to slowing oil demand.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
That’s when battery storage steps in, offsetting the need to use older, less efficient, and more costly resources to keep homes powered and costs stable.
—Erin Smith, Boston Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offsetting
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Same for Dax Hill, focusing on going back to work and correcting mistakes.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Some of the picks on this list even have color-correcting powers built right into the concealer, giving you multiple benefits in a few swipes.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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What To Know The new congressional map will create more Democratic seats in California, potentially neutralizing a Republican-favoring redistricting plan advancing in Texas and other Republican states.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The demonstrator currently operates at approximately 20 kilowatts, which is suitable for neutralizing small unmanned aerial vehicles and light surface targets.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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Two streetcars are connected to opposite ends of a single cable, counterbalancing each other.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For the afternoon shift, players will have to choose between adding Phenomaman or Waterboy (Joel Haver) to the squad, with the former’s crippling depression outweighing his strength and the latter’s inexperience leading to constant missteps.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
30 Oct. 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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“Offsetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offsetting. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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