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
Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Courtesy of the Social Security Fairness Act, millions of Americans will see higher Social Security checks now that the windfall elimination provision (WEP) and GPO (government pension offset) have been abolished.
—Suzanne Blake
reporter, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Gene Maddaus, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
Potential Offsets Offsets could include: Ending Existing Energy Credits: $300 billion in offsets.
—Mike Sylvester, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Unfortunately, for the typical person the high cost of housing in many places offsets the benefits of moving for a higher wage.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Courtesy of the Social Security Fairness Act, millions of Americans will see higher Social Security checks now that the windfall elimination provision (WEP) and GPO (government pension offset) have been abolished.
—Suzanne Blake
reporter, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
The tax cuts have proved popular among lawmakers, but many of the offsets have been controversial.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
Potential Offsets Offsets could include: Ending Existing Energy Credits: $300 billion in offsets.
—Mike Sylvester, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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However, in a misguided attempt to correct his own errors, the real Sa-eon’s father and Kyu-jin’s husband, Paik Ui-yong (Yoo Sung-joo) forces Do-ki at gunpoint to let Sa-eon out.Kayti Burt, TIME, 4 Jan. 2025
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Errors are corrected during the press run whenever possible, so some errors noted here may not have appeared in all editions.New York Times, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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The personalized skin analysis takes five minutes at any beauty counter.Sharon Edelson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Naproxen is considered to be the strongest anti-inflammatory medication available over the counter, says Walia.Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
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In the political arena, the juggernaut of old-age policy came to a halt, and there has been no major expansion since the Nixon Administration, and no major reform of any sort since Reagan.James Chappel / Made by History, TIME, 3 Jan. 2025
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In both games, the Rockets defended well, but in both contests, their offense came to a screeching halt.Kelly Iko, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Iran's recent nuclear advances give President-elect Trump a crucial decision to make in his first months in office: Try to neutralize the threat through negotiations and pressure, or order a military strike.Barak Ravid, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
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These systems are combined with kinetic counter-drone systems, which use projectiles to neutralize drones.Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, borrowers have an average loan balance of 17 percent less than a decade ago at $27,100.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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The blend of fleece and shearling creates the perfect balance of warmth and insulation without the bulk.Erica Paige, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025
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Well, at least one part of this story has a happy ending.Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 8 Jan. 2025
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Now, months later, Solo is getting his happy ending with a familiar family.TJ Macias, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
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Some of them have been shown to partially counteract the impact of greenhouse gases by reflecting solar radiation back into space.Annalisa Bracco, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2025
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The 8 Best Carpet Cleaners for Tackling Pet Messes Why Are These Cleaners Harmful to Pets? Many cleaning products with these ingredients are powerful sanitizers that counteract the messes some pets leave behind, but pet owners need to balance the cleaning strength with pet safety.Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2025
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Before raising premiums for tobacco use, employers must offer people an opportunity to quit smoking through counseling, nicotine-replacement gum or patch or other smoking cessation treatments.Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
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Some of these effects are reversed by smoking cessation.Katia Hetter, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Offset.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offset. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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