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
In the instances when the state has accidentally paid an employee too much money, departments offer ways to pay it back via cash or check, payroll deductions or offsetting the overpayment with leave credits.
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William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The legislation is aimed at offsetting a 13% tax hike the average single-family homeowner is projected to face this year.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
Collections on loans restarted in May and are typically done through wage garnishments and offsetting tax refunds or other federal benefits like Social Security.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2025
The Cowboys shot 51% from the field and 14 for 30 (47%) from 3-point range, offsetting 17 turnovers in a game that tightened up in the second half and stayed that way until the final minute.
—Oc Register, 21 Dec. 2025
The cost of carbon offsetting in sports varies by organization, with no industry standard for who pays.
—Brian P. McCullough, The Conversation, 10 Dec. 2025
Hiring plans are not offsetting the damage.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Dec. 2025
Airlines are complying with the FAA emergency order aimed at offsetting air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Sweeney’s look played with proportions, with the leg-hugging footwear offsetting her oversized ensemble.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offsetting
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According to the brand, this face cream provides a host of benefits, including correcting uneven skin tone, increasing hydration, smoothing out texture, and strengthening the skin barrier.—
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Opt for a shade that’s one or two shades lighter than your skin tone, and those with dark circles can use color-correcting concealer to appear more awake.—
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The supporting cast is populated with adenosine, olives, argan oil, and more ingredients that contribute to its redness-neutralizing, wrinkle-smoothing, and suppleness-enhancing benefits.—
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Baking soda works by absorbing odors and neutralizing musty, acidic smells from mildew, mold, and bacteria.—
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First, the city must spread the word that combating these frauds and teaming up with whistleblowers is a priority, thus counteracting the perception that the city and its victim agencies are often uninterested in these claims.—
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And, for some families, counteracting that message begins at home.—
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Fast casual concepts are counterbalancing this by emphasizing quality messaging, enhanced digital experiences, and product customization.—
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Two streetcars are connected to opposite ends of a single cable, counterbalancing each other.—
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High prices are outweighing other economic concerns, with 71% of those surveyed saying their income just matches or falls short of their monthly expenses.—
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The researchers also found that this would be cost-effective, with minimal risks from radiation exposure or biopsies outweighing the potential to save lives.—
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“Offsetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offsetting. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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