as in to correct
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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as in counter
a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective
a better performance this time will be an offset to last year's dismal showing
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as in halt
the stopping of a process or activity
symptoms that were striking for their abrupt onset and their equally abrupt offset
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Recent Examples of offset
Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025
To offset the costs, House Republicans are demanding some $2 trillion in cuts to health care and other accounts to stem the nation’s federal deficits and prevent the nation’s $36 trillion debt load from skyrocketing.
—Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Michael Khouw, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
Break off any offsets that have formed by hand and replant.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2025
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Verb
As with the first deal, Rogers will be able to sub-license live game rights to offset the steep costs of the NHL agreement.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025
To offset the costs, House Republicans are demanding some $2 trillion in cuts to health care and other accounts to stem the nation’s federal deficits and prevent the nation’s $36 trillion debt load from skyrocketing.
—Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
If increasing tariffs reduces the trade deficit, that would be a potential offset to the negative GDP consequences of cutting government spending.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
Break off any offsets that have formed by hand and replant.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offset
Verb
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This story has been corrected to show the name of the residents' group is Eaton Fire Residents United, not Eaton Fire Residents Unite.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Both things were handled during and throughout the boot camp, and Ray was correcting us.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And the long stainless steel counter can double as a wipe-clean work bench for wrenching on bike components.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Apr. 2025
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These counter measures were imposed on the U.S. by Canada, Cuba, Mexico, France, Italy, Spain, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, and Switzerland.—
Mike Patton,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But Putin had other ideas, tying a halt in hostilities to the West readmitting certain Russian banks into the West’s financial network.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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More than 1,000 clinical trials have come to a halt across the country and world, ranging from cardiovascular disease treatment to HIV prevention, to childhood and adult cancer treatment.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The third-team All-American was completely neutralized by the frontline of Kansas State, which threw constant double teams her way.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2025
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The Trojans’ best skill on defense is protecting the paint, but that is neutralized by Kansas State’s ability to space the floor.—
Chantel Jennings,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Finding the right balance of position is proving tricky, so too the suitable impetus when on the ball.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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Credit card debt hits another record high Total credit card balances in the U.S. Q1 2018–Q4 2024 The line chart shows total quarterly credit card balances in the U.S. from Q1 2018 through Q4 2024.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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So the ending of the record is getting up onto the top of the moors and screaming at the sky—and off and into the clouds, and then we’re gone.—
Meaghan Garvey,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2025
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Season 3 left off in a dire place — in a shocking twist ending, Ava betrayed Deborah after the comedian had stabbed her in the back by naming someone else as the head writer of her new late-night show.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Being intentional with your digital choices can help counteract resignation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Essentially working to restore volume and counteract hollowness, Rufolo says this procedure can instantly brighten the undereye area and provide lasting results depending on the type of filler used—often combined with other treatments like laser therapy for optimal outcomes.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Cuts to smoking prevention and cessation programs, for example, don’t square with the aim of decreasing rates of chronic disease.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Any deal that eases sanctions or normalizes Russia's global standing should come with an end to weapons transfers to Iran and Syria and a cessation of military cooperation that enhances Iran's nuclear and missile programs.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Offset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offset. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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