offset
noun
something that counterbalances, counteracts, or compensates for something else; compensating equivalent.
offsetting
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present participleof offset.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Demand from industrial groups for the metal is rising, offsetting a fall in demand from carmakers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
How should I structure my $1.53 million portfolio to provide additional passive income while also offsetting inflation?
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
“The growth in both businesses is more than offsetting the structural headwinds in TV and Publishing,” Jefferies says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Tice has also suggested cutting business rates for high street shops, offsetting the cost by increasing the tax for online retailers.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Me and TaShon lean back, offsetting the tree’s drop into the water.
From "Ninth Ward" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
