Thesaurus results for OFFSETTING

offsetting

verb

present participle of offset

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 Still, Riyadh should get a windfall from higher oil prices offsetting lower export volumes, the IMF said. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 30 July 2026 Studies have concluded that even as for-profit hospices have expanded, the industry has saved Medicare money by offsetting other expensive care. — Laurie Udesky, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026 Films and commercials both dropped, offsetting an increase in TV production for the quarter — though all three categories remain well below historic levels. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 July 2026 Clean lines and beveled edges give this console an airy, understated look with open storage for displaying decorative objects while offsetting visual weight. — Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026 Super Micro Computer — Shares surged 25% after the server maker reported preliminary fourth-quarter results that featured much stronger profitability than investors had expected, offsetting revenue that came in near the low end of its guidance. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 22 July 2026 House Republicans are divided over the plan, with conservatives wary because there are no offsetting budget cuts. — ABC News, 22 July 2026 House Republicans were divided over the plan, with conservatives wary because there are no offsetting budget cuts. — Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026 Its high potassium content may help support healthy blood pressure by offsetting the effects of sodium and helping blood vessel walls relax. — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 21 July 2026

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Sentry’s team helps pinpoint answers to these concerns, such as assisting hospitality companies in identifying and correcting likely sources of slip-and-fall incidents.

— Sentry Insurance, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
The county executive’s chartered responsibilities include overseeing the county’s municipal departments, correcting errors in tax assessments, executing certain contracts, upholding the county charter and representing the county in general.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of correcting

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After neutralizing Tozawa, Breakker hit another super spear on Otis with Maxxine looking on from the top rope.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Its odor-neutralizing technology helps guard against any harmful or unpleasant smells from the vacuum, keeping your home fresher.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026

Definition of neutralizing

Verb

Propositions 41 and 42 — the two measures aimed at counteracting the billionaires tax — garnered an opposition position from the party.

— Grace Hase, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
Bent-over rows may be especially helpful for counteracting the forward head and rounded shoulder positioning that can result from frequent cell phone use.

— Danielle Zickl, Health, 27 July 2026

Definition of counteracting

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And counterbalancing its environmental footprint, Boatyard Distillery operates a carbon neutral facility.

— Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Given the disparity in economic resources between Iran on one side of the Persian Gulf, and Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar on the other side, a counterbalancing bloc would hold the stronger hand over time.

— Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 30 July 2026

Definition of counterbalancing

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True cultural fluency, rooted in historical awareness and community investment, is seen as a vital competitive advantage, far outweighing superficial marketing or high THC numbers for long-term resilience and market leadership.

— Peter Su, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Shoppers are buying fewer items than a year ago, and grocery sales are declining as weakening unit sales are now outweighing rising prices.

— Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 16 July 2026

Definition of outweighing

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