neutered 1 of 2

past tense of neuter
as in fixed
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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neutered

2 of 2

adjective

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutered
Verb
  • The Associated Press, for instance, has taken legal action in response to restrictions, while Voice of America has been significantly altered.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Without Block 780, Amtrak’s Gateway, which is aiming its two new Hudson tubes towards 780, has to be altered.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The lid remains fixed and firm, and Marion’s enthusiasm and zest to achieve has also defined the program in short order.
    Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
  • What went wrong for Democrats, and how can it be fixed?
    Charlotte Alter, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The invasive parasite has been nearing the Mexico–Texas border, threatening the area's cattle industry The U.S. and Mexico are working on numerous plans to combat New World screwworm infestations, including a plan to release sterile male flies to curb the species' spread.
    Moná Thomas, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025
  • The story follows a man trapped in an endless, sterile subway passageway, who sets out to find Exit 8.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • His wife is resting her hands on his shoulders, with her head turned upward, a gesture of impotent torment.
    Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2025
  • The result: impotent adult flies that cause female mates to lay unfertilized eggs.
    Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 9 July 2025
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“Neutered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutered. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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