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
Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 30 Jan. 2025
This increase was driven by growth in the Outdoor segment, partially offset by declines in the Active segment.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 29 Jan. 2025
Peter Sullivan, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
The first involves a global framework for countries to trade carbon offsets with each other.
—Hersh Shefrin, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Verb
The reimbursement insurers offer for administering a vaccine is usually not enough to offset those costs.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 30 Jan. 2025
This increase was driven by growth in the Outdoor segment, partially offset by declines in the Active segment.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 29 Jan. 2025
Noun
House Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans met Tuesday to suss out how changes to Medicaid or other health care measures could be used as offsets in a reconciliation bill.
—Peter Sullivan, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
The first involves a global framework for countries to trade carbon offsets with each other.
—Hersh Shefrin, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offset
Verb
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And so, even our mothers and grandmothers might stand corrected on their makeup techniques.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2025
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Editor’s Note: The cost of living by generation has been corrected.—
Kendrick Marshall,
Sacramento Bee,
29 Jan. 2025
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On the way out, lean your head over the pharmacy counter and say hi to Harrel’s grandson, pharmacist Nick Harrel III, who heads the operation today.—
Pam LeBlanc,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
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On the counter: The USDA recommends storing butter at room temperature no longer than 1 or 2 days.—
Annie Peterson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2025
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Related article As humanitarian officials warn people could die as a result of Trump’s foreign aid halt, Rubio issues new waiver CNN has reached out to USAID and the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for comment.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN,
30 Jan. 2025
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The temporary halt in funding shuts down the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, the global health program started by George W. Bush, which is credited with saving 25 million lives worldwide.—
Elaine Mallon,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The strategy is clear: Secure allies, neutralize threats, and lock in legislative wins that will define the industry’s future.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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That’s all thanks to the red light therapy, which has been shown to neutralize acne-causing bacteria and boost collagen and elastin — two things that keep skin supple.—
R29 Team,
refinery29.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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These personalities often seek balance, tranquility, and peace.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2025
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Besides that, there are plenty of balance changes coming to Fortnite Ballistic, including updates on how the Hammer Pump Shotgun, Frenzy Auto Shotgun, and Reaper Sniper Rifle handle.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The country singer could easily pull off these looks to blend in with Queen Bey or — possibly — a choir for the track’s ending.—
Danielle Gilliard,
WWD,
2 Feb. 2025
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The ending to this season should align more with the seedings.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Feb. 2025
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Working with his allies in Illinois and with other governors, Pritzker can lead in an effort to develop state responses to counteract or disrupt Trump.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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But Nakamura is a sincere believer in the power of films to counteract the lack of showing this nuanced truth and coming to terms with the dark history faced by such communities.—
Shayeza Walid,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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Affected borrowers will receive notifications detailing the cessation of collection actions and any applicable redress.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Hamas’s presence in Gaza during the ceasefire is likely to play a role in the negotiations for how to extend the current ceasefire into a permanent cessation of hostilities.—
Mike Brest,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Offset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offset. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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