canceling (out)

verb

variants or cancelling (out)
present participle of cancel (out)
as in offsetting
to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective unfortunately, this one indiscretion will cancel out a long record of accomplishment

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canceling (out)
  1. offsetting
  2. correcting
  3. neutralizing
Verb
  • Weighed down by higher energy prices and a property market collapse, the Chinese economy is getting offsetting help from public works spending, a surge in high-tech manufacturing and booming exports.
    — Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Strong demand for gold from central banks over the last few years has also supported gold prices, offsetting the effects of higher interest rates.
    — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Definition of offsetting
Verb
  • For decades, beauty has focused on correcting the visible effects of stress.
    — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Fernandez and Iglesias walked around, correcting students and teaching them the proper footing and hand technique.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026
Definition of correcting
Verb
  • Baking soda works by absorbing odors and neutralizing musty, acidic smells from mildew, mold, and bacteria.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
  • The key will be neutralizing the quality of the chances the team gives up, as Gotham got several high-quality chances.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
Definition of neutralizing
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