offset

[awf-set, of-, awf-set, of-] / ˈɔfˌsɛt, ˈɒf-, ˌɔfˈsɛt, ˌɒf- /

VERB

counterbalance, compensate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

balance cancel out counteract equal negate neutralize outweigh

STRONG

account charge counterpoise counterpose countervail equalize equipoise recompense redeem requite

WEAK

allow for atone for be equivalent make amends make up for set off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

approve disproportion

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The Entertainment segment overall saw operating income plunge 35 percent to $1.1 billion, as higher programming and marketing costs offset the gains from blockbuster theatrical releases including "Zootopia 2" and "Avatar: Fire and Ash."

From Barron's

Manufacturers continued to trim costs to offset the higher prices as a result of U.S. tariffs.

From MarketWatch

Export growth has helped BYD offset some softness in its home market in China.

From Barron's

Five Below’s shift to include more items above $5 comes as retailers broadly have lifted prices in recent months in an effort to offset tariffs.

From The Wall Street Journal

For economies like South Korea and Taiwan, continued AI tailwinds could help offset the cost pressure.

From The Wall Street Journal

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