cancel out

phrasal verb

canceled out or cancelled out; canceling out or cancelling out; cancels out

: to reduce the effect of (something) : to be equal to (something) in force or importance but have an opposite effect

The costs cancel out the benefits.

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Howe adjusted with four substitutes early in the second half, and a 15-minute burst of form saw Anthony Gordon cancel out Marcus Tavernier’s opener, created by replacement Harvey Barnes. —

Jacob Whitehead, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024 Although Solo didn't do this, the profits from Disney's other Star Wars movies more than canceled out its loss. —

Caroline Reid, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 The inability to land a superstar — and, in fairness, Zaidi did land Carlos Correa before the Giants called off the deal because of concerns raised by a physical examination — canceled out one of Zaidi’s strengths. —

Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024 Pyles said Weihe's letter and their new friendship has completely canceled out all the hate mail, inspiring him to not only keep his Halloween display, but to expand it. —

Steve Hartman, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cancel out