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
Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 25 Feb. 2025
But following their victory at Arizona, the Cougars are alone in fifth place and have enough quality wins to offset their weak non-conference schedule.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
Carefully separate the offset with its roots and leaves from the mother plant.
—Staff Author Published, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2024
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Verb
While these intensive ingredients get to work, lactobacillus ferment, a probiotic, soothes skin to offset any sensitivity.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 25 Feb. 2025
But following their victory at Arizona, the Cougars are alone in fifth place and have enough quality wins to offset their weak non-conference schedule.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
Noun
What To Know If passed into law, the Social Security Fairness Act would repeal two federal policies, the windfall elimination provision (WEP) and the government pension offset (GPO) which currently restrict access to benefits.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
Carefully separate the offset with its roots and leaves from the mother plant.
—Staff Author Published, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offset
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In 2016 and 2019, the U.S. Marine Corps corrected the identities of two of the men in the photo, further fueling confusion.—
Sarah Holzmann,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Feb. 2025
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Beterbiev must correct his tendency to leap into his punches in the rematch, because Bivol was able to time those attacks well.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Although Perron in Stl or our own JVR in Philly would be a good counter arguments.—
Aaron Portzline,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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The Nets’ offense continued to cool down early in the fourth quarter, turnovers began to pile up, and Philadelphia finally found its counter punch.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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For example, drugs can activate apoptosis or halt cell division in ways that mimic p53’s normal function.—
Prosper Obed Chukwuemeka,
The Conversation,
20 Feb. 2025
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About 30 cars derailed, forcing the train to a halt, officials said.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Antioxidants are substances that neutralize free radicals, preventing them from causing damage.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
21 Feb. 2025
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Baking soda naturally neutralizes odors and absorbs any moisture.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2025
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Presented to the public in two segments, Lightfoot’s report showed the village went from having healthy budget balances to a multimillion-dollar deficit since Henyard was elected mayor.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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After that, the APR for the unpaid balance and any new balance transfers will be a non-variable rate of 17.99%.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2025
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The ending, like most broken marriages, has gotten ugly.—
Paul Sullivan,
Orlando Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2025
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Portia & Jack 3 of 6 What happens to Portia and Jack in The White Lotus season 2 ending?—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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For one thing, the lander is much more broad at its base with a low center of gravity, which Scholtes said is to counteract the challenge of low gravity that can lead to tipping.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2025
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The brand’s latest innovation, 1-hour Energy, is a smaller, fast-acting version of its popular energy shot, designed specifically to counteract the fatigue caused by the time change.—
Emily Price,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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So, Margaret, the – the May 27 protocol agreement signed last May 27 sets forth that the phase two negotiation is much about two things, A, a permanent cease-fire, a cessation of all violence, and, in addition to that, the fact that Hamas cannot be allowed to come back into the government.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2025
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This reduction is attributed to the cessation of clinical studies and workforce reduction.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Offset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offset. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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