1
as in to offset
to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective
a pro-government rally that is intended to neutralize the antiwar demonstrations
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2
as in to assassinate
to put to death deliberately
orders to find the renegade colonel and to neutralize him
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Recent Examples of neutralize
One study showed that raw apple, lettuce, or mint can help neutralize the odor.
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Betsy Andrews, Saveur, 17 July 2025
The air force said 711 of the drones were shot down or otherwise neutralized, with seven missiles also intercepted.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 9 July 2025
This productivity step-change neutralizes a historical advantage of mega-firms.
—Noah Ohrner, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Foods like apples, leafy greens, yogurt and green tea may help to neutralize odor-causing compounds and support beneficial gut bacteria, which can reduce unpleasant body odors, said Palinski-Wade.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
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Betsy Andrews, Saveur, 17 July 2025
The air force said 711 of the drones were shot down or otherwise neutralized, with seven missiles also intercepted.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 9 July 2025
This productivity step-change neutralizes a historical advantage of mega-firms.
—Noah Ohrner, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Foods like apples, leafy greens, yogurt and green tea may help to neutralize odor-causing compounds and support beneficial gut bacteria, which can reduce unpleasant body odors, said Palinski-Wade.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutralize
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For low-income beneficiaries receiving $850 to $900 a month, nearly the entire COLA would be offset by the premium hike, leaving them with just $1 to $3 more each month.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
19 July 2025
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One major question is how, or even whether, the city can use the parking revenue to help offset the budget deficit.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 July 2025
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The next day, J.F.K. was assassinated, spawning decades of conspiracy theories.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
18 July 2025
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The country’s intelligence services failed to prevent Israel from assassinating many top military officials, and now the Iranian regime is lashing out in all directions.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
17 July 2025
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This article has been updated to reflect that Perry is in his sixth term, to correct the name of the Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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This story was updated to correct a misspelled name.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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Sade Robinson was reported missing before she was found murdered.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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At the second meeting, which occurred after Kaye and DeLuca were murdered, officers promised to increase patrolling in Encino-area neighborhoods. July 10, 4:10pm: A neighbor of Kaye and DeLuca called 911 after seeing someone climb the fence to gain access to the couple's property.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
26 July 2025
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Meanwhile in the Russian prison, Hopper (David Harbour) slays a full-size demogorgon with a sword.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
16 July 2025
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Among them: The killing of 22-year-old Laken Riley, a Georgia nursing student who was slain last year by a Venezuelan man in the U.S. illegally.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
12 July 2025
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The food and cocktails are creative, expertly executed, and made with care.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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That in turn has made for a challenging time for Paramount employees who have had to execute in that environment.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
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The man accused of pulling the trigger in a Christmas Day shooting that killed two Milwaukee teenagers is no longer on the run.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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The push for tools to address overdoses has taken on more urgency as deaths from synthetic opioids have skyrocketed in Texas and across the U.S. Fentanyl was identified as the likely cause of a surge of 79 overdoses in Austin last spring, which killed nine people.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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“Neutralize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutralize. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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