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verb

ˈȯf-ˌset How to pronounce offset (audio)
Definition of offsetnext
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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noun

ˈȯf-ˌset How to pronounce offset (audio)
1
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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2
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
Verb
Public frustration with the economy might also be offset by a growing rally-around-the-flag effect. — Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026 Sony Pictures Entertainment posted a sales decline for the June 2026 quarter, offset by growth at Crunchyroll, while Sony’s music segment saw revenue increase 21%. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 31 July 2026
Noun
But some regions use half-hour or 45-minute offsets to better align with solar time or for the sake of national identity. — Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026 Along with the lack of provisions in the bill, these members took issue with the bill containing no offsets for the $95 billion in spending. — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for offset
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offset
  1. correct
  2. counter
  3. halt
  4. neutralize
  5. balance
  6. ending
  7. counteract
  8. cessation
Verb
  • The system was imperfect, but its capacity to correct itself and rebuild confidence became one of America’s greatest strengths.
    — Keith Krach, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The paper described research on the feasibility of using gene-editing to correct the mutation the caused their daughter’s disorder but did not mention a human trial nor their daughter’s death.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Definition of correct
Noun
  • There is no longer a reason to build in room for a counter that may never come.
    — Chris Ryan, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • By seeking next-generation counter-drone capabilities, the US Coast Guard is preparing for an evolving security environment in which underwater drones are expected to play a much larger role.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
Definition of counter
Noun
  • Last week, De Beers — which is owned by Anglo American — announced a two-year production halt at its flagship Venetia mine in South Africa.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 20 July 2026
  • The escalation over the strait has seen shipping traffic ground to a halt through the waterway, through which a fifth of the world’s oil flowed before the war.
    — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 17 July 2026
Definition of halt
Verb
  • Jade Cargill and Lash Legend faced off as US Bank Stadium cheered, but Green and Stratton broke it up and neutralized the Black amazons with 10-count punches.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Vinegar contains acetic acid, which cuts through grease and grime and neutralizes odors.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026
Definition of neutralize
Noun
  • Finding that balance, Amin said, looks different for every family.
    — Tara Duncan, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • But falling labor force participation nonetheless adds to a picture of an American labor economy seemingly out of balance with few solutions in sight.
    — Sarah Jackson Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of balance
Noun
  • But let’s circle back to the dramatic ending of last week’s Rocky Horror party, when Georgia told Emira about the transphobic comment Charlie had made (alleging that her boyfriend was actually gay).
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 30 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, as work permits expire, Haitians in Florida and elsewhere are bracing themselves for the formal ending of TPS and ultimately, deportations to Haiti.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Definition of ending
Verb
  • There’s also still work to be done to counteract soldiers’ longstanding preferences for fast food.
    — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Additionally, doctors often recommend over-the-counter antihistamines such as Benadryl to counteract histamine released by the immune system.
    — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 29 July 2026
Definition of counteract
Noun
  • Except that a cessation of a line politely delivered arguably speaks to risks in transportation that await.
    — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Democrats, however, are pushing for further limits in line with a war powers resolution that would force the cessation of military actions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
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“Offset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offset. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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