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
The threat at the Islamic center has been neutralized.
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CBS News, 18 May 2026
Health officials warn that cooking, boiling, freezing or drying wild mushrooms does not neutralize toxins.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 16 May 2026
His two biggest weapons neutralized by WWJD — What Wembanyama Just Did.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 16 May 2026
The Dodgers’ Emmet Sheehan recorded a quality start, allowing two runs over six innings, and relievers Edgardo Henriquez, Alex Vesia and Tanner Scott contributed one scoreless inning apiece to neutralize the Giants’ (18-26) offense.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
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CBS News, 18 May 2026
Health officials warn that cooking, boiling, freezing or drying wild mushrooms does not neutralize toxins.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 16 May 2026
His two biggest weapons neutralized by WWJD — What Wembanyama Just Did.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 16 May 2026
The Dodgers’ Emmet Sheehan recorded a quality start, allowing two runs over six innings, and relievers Edgardo Henriquez, Alex Vesia and Tanner Scott contributed one scoreless inning apiece to neutralize the Giants’ (18-26) offense.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutralize
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In response, airlines have been busy cutting capacity growth and raising fees to offset higher jet fuel expenses.—
Mia Taylor,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026
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Such a shift in views can perpetuate more inflation, especially if workers demand higher pay increases to offset expectations of more price hikes.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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An ominous cloud hangs over Vahidi, as several of his predecessors were assassinated by the US and Israel – including Qasem Soleimani, the former commander of the Quds Force.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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The suspect in the April 25 shooting, Cole Tomas Allen, recently plead not guilty after being charged with attempting to assassinate the POTUS.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
23 May 2026
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Board president Kevin Smith said the poll workers took the correct actions with the adamant voter and Thursday’s board vote corrected his attempt to vote a second time.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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That was the focus of a Supreme Court case that ultimately determined the prosecution's failure to correct Sneed's testimony violated Glossip's constitutional right to due process, granting him a new trial with an order issued in February 2025.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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This is where 11 Jews were murdered for the crime of being Jewish during Shabbat services in October 2018.—
Debra Newman Kamin,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Mackenzie Shirilla was convicted of murdering her boyfriend and a friend in 2023.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
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Their hateful and inflammatory remarks about slain CEO Brian Thompson sparked a debate over how city press passes are granted.—
Marcia Kramer,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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The two children the fugitive father spirited away to Mexico after Bravo’s slaying nearly two years ago are safe in Sacramento County with their maternal grandmother, said Sacramento and federal authorities at a news conference Tuesday in downtown Sacramento.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that search warrants were executed in relation to VC Defensa but did not answer questions about the nature of the investigation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Advertisement Another key decision that the administration will need to make, Sandweg said, is how much freedom the White House is willing to give the next director in executing its immigration policies.—
Philip Wang,
Time,
18 May 2026
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Also etched in the base of the memorial are the names of the many Chicago firefighters killed in the line of duty.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Jason Ulseth, the Riverkeeper’s executive director, estimated there are thousands of dead fish in the river and called it the worst fish kill he’s seen in his 20 years with the organization.—
Drew Kann,
AJC.com,
23 May 2026
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“Neutralize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutralize. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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