as in altering
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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Recent Examples of neutering
There are also medical and behavioral benefits to spaying (female pets) and neutering (male ones).
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Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
And the Wildcat takes arguably the most talented Irish quarterback in a generation and turns him into a lead blocker while neutering a talented receiver group.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
But the volunteers were eventually successful and now the organization is working on quarantining, neutering and vaccinating the animal.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 5 Oct. 2025
This contradicts the belief that spaying or neutering a dog reduces aggression.
—New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
More government investment in affordable spaying and neutering services, in shelter resources and in strengthening enforcement of breeding laws would help curb the population of pets that need homes, said Judie Mancuso, founder of Social Compassion in Legislation.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
Fostering, volunteering, donating and spaying/neutering pets are crucial to managing the kitten population.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Trump neutering the Fed’s independence could set the stage for a disastrous surge in inflation.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
For those who are in a position to adopt, the cost is $120 to adopt a dog and includes vaccines, including the rabies vaccine, spaying or neutering, and microchipping.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
And the Wildcat takes arguably the most talented Irish quarterback in a generation and turns him into a lead blocker while neutering a talented receiver group.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
But the volunteers were eventually successful and now the organization is working on quarantining, neutering and vaccinating the animal.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 5 Oct. 2025
This contradicts the belief that spaying or neutering a dog reduces aggression.
—New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
More government investment in affordable spaying and neutering services, in shelter resources and in strengthening enforcement of breeding laws would help curb the population of pets that need homes, said Judie Mancuso, founder of Social Compassion in Legislation.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
Fostering, volunteering, donating and spaying/neutering pets are crucial to managing the kitten population.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Trump neutering the Fed’s independence could set the stage for a disastrous surge in inflation.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
For those who are in a position to adopt, the cost is $120 to adopt a dog and includes vaccines, including the rabies vaccine, spaying or neutering, and microchipping.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutering
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Carol’s book signing before the world-altering event is really a microcosm of what would soon become the macrocosm.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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Adding pumpkin seeds to a smoothie can enhance its nutritional value without significantly altering the flavor.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sherrill’s campaign had focused on restoring trust in government, fixing New Jersey’s troubled infrastructure, and lowering costs for middle-class families.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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What's more, tree species that live with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, which give them abundant nitrogen, generally do not turn red.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Neutering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutering. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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