NEUTER Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

neuter 1 of 2

verb

Definition of neuter

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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neuter

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adjective

as in sexless

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Recent Examples of neuter

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The cats will be spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, too. — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026 All adoption-able pets at Humane Indiana are vaccinated, tested for heartworm, dewormed, microchipped, given flea/tick and heartworm prevention, and spayed or neutered. — Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

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Duca said the overall problem is solved when people have access to affordable spay and neuter services, vaccinations, microchipping, basic veterinary care and cat trap-neuter-return resources. — Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 If getting the procedure done at your vet’s office is pricier than you’d like, look for spay and neuter clinics in your area. — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for neuter

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States including California and New York are proposing disclosure when images are digitally (AI) altered and that the original image be shown.

— Anthony Paganucci, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
China’s expanding naval capabilities could alter regional military calculations, particularly in areas where maritime disputes and competing territorial claims already exist.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of alter

Verb

That is, using AI to fix problems and do work that slows and impedes the creative process.

— Mark Schilling, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026
But fixing this issue is wholly within the power of Gulf states, and the Salalah effort demonstrates there is some interest in doing so.

— ALLISON MINOR, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of fix

Adjective

There are films and series with asexual characters in them, but far fewer interested in the experiential questions about moving through society as asexual and aromantic, and considering that identity on a spectrum.

— Kambole Campbell, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Tobie Donovan plays the bookworm Isaac Henderson in Heartstopper, who opens up to his friends in season 3 about being asexual and aromantic.

— Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

Definition of asexual

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