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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
His daily signoff about spaying and neutering pets became a cultural fixture, and his activism helped elevate issues like animal overpopulation into the mainstream. Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026 The city is also launching its Clip and Snip Community Pet Clinic, a mobile unit staffed by veterinarians who will perform spaying and neutering on cats and dogs in areas where stray populations are high. Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Puppy parents looking to adopt from a shelter will have to pay an adoption fee, but the fee includes upfront costs, such as microchips, vaccinations and spay or neuter surgery. Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026 This year, Spay Neuter Network is bringing these lessons to San Antonio classrooms, focusing on underserved communities where families may need greater access to affordable spay/neuter and vaccination services. Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for neuter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neuter
Verb
  • Instead of acting as flaws, these regions serve as energy traps that alter how light is emitted.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Apr. 2026
  • This is altered by telehealth, which allows patients to start this delicate procedure in a calm, secure and private setting.
    Lucy Jones April 11, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • But while Bernhard’s oeuvre is conspicuously sexless, Koestenbaum’s latest is practically a pillow book.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Jack Harlow’s sexless new album demonstrates a fundamental misunderstanding of neo-soul.
    Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • As Barca’s German manager finished answering the final question of his post-match press conference, his eyes fixed on the back of the room.
    Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Remember, honest conversations can fix a lot, but everyone has to want to fix things in the first place.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • In a press release, Pete Quinlan, an animal care technician at the college, said these virgin births, a form of asexual reproduction known as parthenogenesis, are rare and even less likely to occur in the same reptile twice.
    Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Nelliet™ Hollies are female plants, produced through asexual propagation, and only produce female flowers.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026

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“Neuter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neuter. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.

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