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
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.
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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
Adoption fees cover the costs of vaccinations and spaying or neutering of pets, DeBerry said.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Aug. 2025
Weitzman believes one reason could be due to the fact that the Humane Society, along with other industry leaders, has seen a decrease in the amount of spaying and neutering for animals during COVID-19, which led to a number of unwanted kitten and puppy births.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
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
Adoption fees cover the costs of vaccinations and spaying or neutering of pets, DeBerry said.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Aug. 2025
Weitzman believes one reason could be due to the fact that the Humane Society, along with other industry leaders, has seen a decrease in the amount of spaying and neutering for animals during COVID-19, which led to a number of unwanted kitten and puppy births.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutering
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After a life-altering chemical exposure overseas led to Ruponen losing his ability to walk, regular visits to the veterans' health clinic every six months are crucial.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Over the past week, the Dallas Cowboys have been a hot topic in the NFL following their latest franchise-altering move.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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It was also said to be improbable that a player of Paqueta’s standing would engage in spot fixing due to the risks to his career, his wealth and a lack of interest in gambling.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Look into weatherization improvements, like fixing leaky doors and windows that allow heat to escape, as well as installing solar panels and heat pumps.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Neutering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutering. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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