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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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offset

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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
The study noted that while the state has cutting-edge hospitals, they are offset by the low ratio of medical facilities to its large population. — Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026 The six galleries in this section will also receive bursaries to offset costs with participating in the fair, according to a release. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Noun
In warmer, staler weather, users can open the offset fly zipper and roll one or both pieces of door fabric open to increase airflow. — New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2026 This offset and the uncertainty in Delta T are why predictions of eclipses can only go back or forward a certain amount of time. — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 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
  • Now, researchers have shown that an AI agent can learn to diagnose and correct some of these failures on its own.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • This story has been updated to correct one reference to Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
    — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of correct
Noun
  • For breakfast, go and grab a stool at the counter at Nagle's Apothecary Cafe and order the daily frittata.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Beijing, however, holds counter-leverage through its dominance of the rare earths used in humanoid actuators and motors, Wang said.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of counter
Noun
  • The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors and the 17 states that sued California over its packaging law aimed at reducing plastic waste filed a request last week for a temporary halt to the rollout of the policy.
    — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Far from transforming the country’s politics, however, this dominance has ground it to a halt.
    — Duncan McCargo, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of halt
Verb
  • Also on Sunday, Russia’s Defense Ministry said its forces downed or neutralized almost 500 Ukrainian drones launched overnight.
    — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Emergency workers continued to extinguish fires and identify and neutralize explosive devices at the site in the village of Myla, Zelenskyy added.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of neutralize
Noun
  • Now, one element of great balance is there’s not a ton of headliners, stars.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026
  • This balance prevents the charge pile-up that normally creates a dangerous electric-field spike when the transistor turns off.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of balance
Noun
  • At Mattel, cultural relevance came with a blockbuster ending.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Earlier this summer, speculation regarding Ariana Grande’s weight and body image reached a fever pitch after the singer announced her retreat from public life following the ending of her ongoing tour next week.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of ending
Verb
  • Unlike some spacecraft in low Earth orbit, Swift doesn't have a propulsion system capable of counteracting atmospheric drag.
    — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Sea salt gives hair that tousled texture, while red microalgae extract helps counteract the drying effects of salt.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of counteract
Noun
  • Those commitments should be included in a framework agreement, signed by all sides, which outlines the core elements of an eventual peace and enables a cessation of hostilities.
    — Matt Waldman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Texas law defines brain death as the irreversible cessation of brain function.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of cessation

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“Offset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offset. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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