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
Scott Horsley, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026 This inflation news will be carefully interpreted by lenders, many of whom will raise rates to offset any associated market risks. —Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026 Our Edition One package included 20-inch multispoke S-design wheels with a tri-color finish and black offset accents. —Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for offset
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Higher jet fuel prices also contributed to a jump in the cost of airline tickets last month, although food prices were flat, as rising costs for restaurant meals offset a decline in grocery prices. —Scott Horsley, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026 This inflation news will be carefully interpreted by lenders, many of whom will raise rates to offset any associated market risks. —Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
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Lastly, what about those spending offsets? —Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026 Our Edition One package included 20-inch multispoke S-design wheels with a tri-color finish and black offset accents. —Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for offset
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offset
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That gaffe that will likely be corrected by the time the tour gets to Phoenix on Friday for its second date.— George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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This story has been updated to correct the spelling of a student’s name.— Jocelyn Gecker, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
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But apart from a few good counter-attacks early on, Spurs struggled to get a foothold in the game, or to stem the flow when Sunderland took control.— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
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The first is a nod to Zao’s assembly-line counter setup, which is similar to the build-your-own concept used by Chipotle Mexican Grill.— Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 20 Apr. 2026
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Which is why Michael’s final cut screeches to a halt in 1988, just as the star has broken out from his family and reached a new zenith as a solo performer.— Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
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The Covid pandemic brought production to a halt, and then the writers and actors guild strikes shut down production again for months in 2023.— Julia Boorstin, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
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According to the firm, the NI-L3K can neutralize a drone in roughly 10 seconds by focusing energy on critical components like motors or batteries.— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
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What Happens to the Body During Earthing The electrons absorbed through skin contact are thought to act as natural antioxidants, neutralizing free radicals — unstable molecules that contribute to cellular inflammation and tissue damage.— Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
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In between, Rayo have struck a balance under former Andoni Iraola assistant Inigo Perez.— Thom Harris, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
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McCarthy added that achieving Spanx’s signature smoothing in a lighter-weight denim required a highly intentional balance of fabric innovation and construction.— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026
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As in the less conclusive first season, it feels engineered to deliver the characters to happy, or relatively happy, endings, and to send viewers out not regretting their investment of time.— Robert Lloyd, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
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There are twists and turns aplenty, and a satisfying ending.— The Know, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
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By applying lower‑body compression, the garment helps counteract a common condition called orthostatic intolerance that causes astronauts to faint or feel dizzy following an extended mission in microgravity.— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
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This force pushes outward, counteracting the inward pull of gravity.— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
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Beijing calls for an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire and cessation of hostilities, Xi was cited as saying by Xinhua, while supporting all efforts conducive to restoring peace and remaining committed to resolving disputes through political and diplomatic means.— Will Clark, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
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The cessation in fighting, which has killed thousands in Lebanon, could temporarily ease a conflict that threatened the two-week truce between the United States and Iran.— Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Offset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/offset. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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