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
The report identifies three massive, offsetting policy developments as the primary drivers of this fiscal deterioration.
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Tristan Bove, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Because big, gas-guzzling trucks are very profitable, that's been a boost to automakers' bottom lines, partially offsetting the higher costs from tariffs.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 11 Feb. 2026
The city’s four cannabis dispensaries each contribute $20,000 annually, offsetting part of the cost.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Pros recommend offsetting about 10 to 15% of your project budget for unforeseen circumstances.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
However, elevated pricing differences between a barrel of crude oil and the refined fuels meant the refiners captured more margin, offsetting part of the benefit for airlines.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
The same trend of deal size more than offsetting deal volume was also seen in private placements—which refers to companies selling securities like stocks, bonds or other financial instruments to raise money.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The Norwegian tax exemptions on EVs were introduced before EVs came to market and were decisive in offsetting the early disadvantages of EVs compared to conventional cars, especially regarding comfort, vehicle size, and range.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Jan. 2026
Requirements include taking responsibility for their environmental impact by measuring and offsetting carbon emissions, and by eliminating the use of single-use plastic hangers and garment bags.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
Tristan Bove, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
Because big, gas-guzzling trucks are very profitable, that's been a boost to automakers' bottom lines, partially offsetting the higher costs from tariffs.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 11 Feb. 2026
The city’s four cannabis dispensaries each contribute $20,000 annually, offsetting part of the cost.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Pros recommend offsetting about 10 to 15% of your project budget for unforeseen circumstances.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
However, elevated pricing differences between a barrel of crude oil and the refined fuels meant the refiners captured more margin, offsetting part of the benefit for airlines.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
The same trend of deal size more than offsetting deal volume was also seen in private placements—which refers to companies selling securities like stocks, bonds or other financial instruments to raise money.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The Norwegian tax exemptions on EVs were introduced before EVs came to market and were decisive in offsetting the early disadvantages of EVs compared to conventional cars, especially regarding comfort, vehicle size, and range.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 Jan. 2026
Requirements include taking responsibility for their environmental impact by measuring and offsetting carbon emissions, and by eliminating the use of single-use plastic hangers and garment bags.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offsetting
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Rippon says the new study may be a step toward correcting that legacy.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
4 Feb. 2026
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Braces were then tweaked over the following decades as scientists figured out how teeth moved, grew, and best reacted to smile-correcting technology.—
Sara Kiley Watson,
Popular Science,
4 Feb. 2026
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Fabric softener counteracts those negative charges, neutralizing them.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2026
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The Israel Defense Forces conducted approximately 80 brigade-level counterterrorism operations over the past year in the West Bank — known to Israelis as Judea and Samaria — neutralizing hundreds of terrorists and seizing more than 1,300 weapons, according to data released by the military.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 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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Think of dark matter as scaffolding for all the luminous, normal stuff out there—with the former outweighing the latter five times over—like a gravitational glue that holds everything else together.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
25 Jan. 2026
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Preliminary revenues came in at 698 million euros, outweighing LSEG poll estimates.—
Hugh Leask,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Offsetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offsetting. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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