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
Conversely, green shoots can be seen from new entrants (those searching for a job for the first time); their numbers decreased by 199,000 last month—largely offsetting a drop the month prior.
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Although the survey didn’t determine the number of employees added versus the drop in hiring, New York Fed economists said the two trends are roughly offsetting each other.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The researchers state the system is designed to use off-the-shelf technology and would function as an on-site power generator, offsetting the facility’s use of grid electricity.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Planting trees, offsetting emissions or eliminating plastic straws, while all important, often lack immediacy and measurable transformation.
—Sivan Yaari, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The outlet wrote that Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum may also see the move as a means of raising government revenue and offsetting the country’s budget deficit.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
If successful, Democrats could pick up several seats in one of the nation's bluest states—potentially offsetting Republican gains from aggressive redistricting in Texas.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Greenwashing is controversial, with clubs sometimes hiding behind worthless carbon credits or offsetting emissions to make claims of climate leadership rather than seeking ways to actually reduce their emissions.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
Advertising gained 15% in the unit, while affiliate fee revenue went up 2%, with carriage fee gains offsetting net subscriber declines.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Although the survey didn’t determine the number of employees added versus the drop in hiring, New York Fed economists said the two trends are roughly offsetting each other.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The researchers state the system is designed to use off-the-shelf technology and would function as an on-site power generator, offsetting the facility’s use of grid electricity.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Planting trees, offsetting emissions or eliminating plastic straws, while all important, often lack immediacy and measurable transformation.
—Sivan Yaari, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The outlet wrote that Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum may also see the move as a means of raising government revenue and offsetting the country’s budget deficit.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
If successful, Democrats could pick up several seats in one of the nation's bluest states—potentially offsetting Republican gains from aggressive redistricting in Texas.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Greenwashing is controversial, with clubs sometimes hiding behind worthless carbon credits or offsetting emissions to make claims of climate leadership rather than seeking ways to actually reduce their emissions.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
Advertising gained 15% in the unit, while affiliate fee revenue went up 2%, with carriage fee gains offsetting net subscriber declines.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offsetting
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Liz has run out of the patience needed to look after an overgrown infant, correcting Ron’s delusion that Jay sees them as part of his family by explaining that the notion of family for their client only goes one way.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Aug. 2025
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The good news is that recognizing and correcting these missteps early helps leaders sharpen their effectiveness and foster environments where both people and businesses thrive.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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But stopping him in transition and neutralizing his defensive impact is a tall task.—
Gavin Groe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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The company claimed that the media giants forced it to carry their non-sports networks, bloating its bundle and forcing it to raise prices, effectively neutralizing it as a competitor and clearing a path for Venu.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
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From open offices to home workstations, employees across industries invested in sit-stand setups with the hope of counteracting sedentary lifestyles.—
Michelle Stansbury,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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As for price changes to come from the MAHA shift, Hanrahan said counteracting forces will most likely keep food products’ sticker price steady.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
19 Aug. 2025
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Turkey’s strategic interests align with maintaining a balance of power, supporting Ukrainian capabilities, and counterbalancing Russian hegemony without escalating NATO involvement.—
Galip Dalay,
Time,
19 Aug. 2025
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Technology companies led the way higher, outweighing declines in communication services and other sectors.—
Alex Veiga,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
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Indeed, the tariffs did not even help the manufacturing firms they were designed to protect, with higher input costs and retaliatory tariffs outweighing the direct benefits of the tariff policy.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Offsetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offsetting. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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