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
However, some automakers have also sought to boost the country’s slowing domestic demand by offsetting some of the financial costs on consumers, Tu added.
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Matthew Chin,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
This data suggests that public programs can play a role in offsetting medical and long-term care costs.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Trees absorb carbon from the atmosphere, offsetting the impacts of climate change, a process known as carbon sequestration.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
In contrast, states like New Mexico and Louisiana scored lowest, with crime and education concerns offsetting lower housing costs.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026
This is often best done by creating zones, offsetting different areas and designating spaces for different purposes.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
Paramount+ streaming revenue surged 10% in Q4 2025, offsetting a 5% decline in its struggling traditional TV media segment.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Exactly why would another franchise take on as much as $4 million of the $54 million Tagovailoa is owed by the Dolphins when the expectation is for Miami to eventually release him, and then whoever’s interested can simply pay him the NFL minimum because his contract has offsetting language.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
The firm has partnered with other global fashion companies such as H&M, which signed on in 2022 with the goal of offsetting 10,000 tons of CO2.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 23 Feb. 2026
Matthew Chin,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
This data suggests that public programs can play a role in offsetting medical and long-term care costs.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Trees absorb carbon from the atmosphere, offsetting the impacts of climate change, a process known as carbon sequestration.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
In contrast, states like New Mexico and Louisiana scored lowest, with crime and education concerns offsetting lower housing costs.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026
This is often best done by creating zones, offsetting different areas and designating spaces for different purposes.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
Paramount+ streaming revenue surged 10% in Q4 2025, offsetting a 5% decline in its struggling traditional TV media segment.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Exactly why would another franchise take on as much as $4 million of the $54 million Tagovailoa is owed by the Dolphins when the expectation is for Miami to eventually release him, and then whoever’s interested can simply pay him the NFL minimum because his contract has offsetting language.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
The firm has partnered with other global fashion companies such as H&M, which signed on in 2022 with the goal of offsetting 10,000 tons of CO2.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offsetting
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Later in 2025, Holland confirmed they were betrothed after correcting a reporter who referred to Zendaya as his girlfriend.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2026
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For some, correcting exemptions may bring the biggest savings, while challenging market value can help limit long-term increases.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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Next-gen strike missile Developed by Lockheed Martin, PrSM is the next-generation surface-to-surface weapon system designed to enhance deterrence and provide advanced capabilities for neutralizing, suppressing, and destroying targets at depth.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
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For now, the Supreme Court ruling has effectively installed a strict near-term ceiling on trade barriers, substantially neutralizing the threat of runaway tariff escalation.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
23 Feb. 2026
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Potassium supports heart health, counteracting sodium’s elevating effects on blood pressure.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
5 Feb. 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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Running this way required Emily to adjust her stride constantly, counterbalancing Justin’s movements while maintaining her own footing.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
27 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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The universe is overrun with dark matter, outweighing the ordinary stuff that stars and planets are made of five-to-one.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
5 Mar. 2026
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Some cities are pricier than others potentially outweighing the pros the city has to offer.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Offsetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offsetting. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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