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neuters

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present tense third-person singular of neuter

as in alters

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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Nicotine dependence alters brain chemistry by stimulating neurotransmitters like dopamine that govern mood and pleasure, according to Cleveland Clinic.

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This happens every few years and often alters global weather patterns.

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