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noun

plural of counterpoise

as in offsets

a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective the happiness brought by a new baby was a timely counterpoise to the grief occasioned by a death in the family

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verb

present tense third-person singular of counterpoise

as in corrects

to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective her overall healthiness largely counterpoised the virulence of the infection

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Noun

Stifel analyst Peter McGoldrick, who covers athletics, footwear and lifestyle brands, noted that elevated input costs is likely to impact margin pressure for the 2027 calendar year before offsets.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Chinese Money Plant Chinese money plants (Pilea peperomioides) often produce offsets or baby plants, which are easy to divide and repot into their own containers.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of offsets

Noun

Russia says Ukraine deliberately blocks supplies and evacuations; Kyiv counters that Moscow is effectively holding civilians hostage.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Granite counters and a mini-split air-conditioning unit round out the room, which acts like a hub, connecting to multiple other spaces.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026

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Fiber-rich foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains stimulate saliva, which neutralizes acids and washes away food particles.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2026
Fruits, vegetables and whole grains stimulate saliva production, which neutralizes acids and washes away food particles.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of neutralizes

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Under the latest proposal that trustees will vote on, schools with smaller cash balances would contribute less toward an emergency fund used to help struggling institutions.

— CBS News, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
The collection balances shaping, comfort and style in equal measure, including such staples as stretchy-fit basics, a relaxed denim jacket and high-rise wide-leg jean, among others.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of balances

Noun

The need for correctives is extensive, and the work is well under way.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026
These are all refreshing correctives to the texts that previously stood in for contemporary Japan internationally, including any number of small volumes about magical cafés, bookshops, or libraries, often with cats on their covers.

— Sarah Chihaya, New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2026

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