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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Prediction markets revenue will be immaterial this year, as new customer promotions are offsetting most of gross revenue generated, DraftKings said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
Idexx Laboratories reported strong growth in veterinary diagnostics, offsetting sluggish industry demand.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
The company is aiming to restart share repurchases in 2027 with the same objective, starting with offsetting dilution, Chief Financial Officer Bob Mack told me in an interview.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
South Korea’s economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter, as the artificial-intelligence boom continued to drive strong semiconductor exports, offsetting weakness elsewhere.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
Me and TaShon lean back, offsetting the tree’s drop into the water.
From "Ninth Ward" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
