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Definition of neuternext
as in to alter
to remove the sex organs of agreed to let the children have the dog on the condition that they have her neutered

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adjective

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Recent Examples of neuter
Verb
All available dogs have been neutered, spayed, microchipped and vaccinated. Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026 And rather than trying to be, in my view, kind of smart about how to build up a Lebanese government for the purpose of disarming and neutering Hezbollah, which is definitely in Israel’s interest, Israel has been engaged in this bombardment of Lebanon. David Remnick, New Yorker, 17 June 2026
Adjective
The bill would also create an animal protection fund to help support the registry and local spay-and-neuter programs. Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026 In Saluda County, South Carolina, the emergency management director said his team of six is responsible for everything from the county’s IT department to a spay and neuter program. Cassandra Garibay, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for neuter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neuter
Verb
  • Vibe Science frames the next generation as devices that alter physiology on demand.
    Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
  • Cárdenas talked with episode director Trey Edward Shults about the right way to illustrate the Bowdens’ POV and landed on a number of devices that would alter reality without becoming overly self-conscious.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 3 July 2026
Adjective
  • Diehards were inflamed that their sexless music was linked to sexy dark romance clips.
    Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026
  • By dispensing with sons and lovers, the tribe of sexless females would double its rate of reproduction and so, quite quickly, take over.
    Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • And 35% of Americans currently disagree with deploying violence to fix their concerns about the direction of the country.
    Saige Miller, NPR, 1 July 2026
  • This way, the hotel staff can fix any issues and help your stay feel far more comfortable.
    Molly Burford, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Adjective
  • Purple is for the entire asexual community, and white is for sexuality.
    Nicole Harris, Parents, 2 June 2026
  • Also known as asexual reproduction, propagating fruits and vegetables allows gardeners to bypass difficult seed germination.
    Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 31 May 2026

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“Neuter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neuter. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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