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as in 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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as in assassinated
to put to death deliberately
orders to find the renegade colonel and to neutralize him
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Recent Examples of neutralized
Behind that highly active pass rush, the Patriots secondary largely neutralized LA’s air attack despite playing parts of the game without starting cornerbacks Carlton Davis III (second-quarter toe injury) and Christian Gonzalez (fourth-quarter head injury).
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Arnold set the tone for the second quarter with a steal-and-score in the opening seconds, and while UConn’s offense still hadn’t found its rhythm, the defensive effort neutralized any inefficiencies.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
Separately, the Russian Defense Ministry said 59 Ukrainian drones were neutralized overnight over Russia and occupied Crimea.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Plus, forwards Bailey Barnhard, Kennedy Lee and Maria Konstantinidou neutralized Boise State’s taller front line.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
The Broncos’ second leading scorer, senior forward Javan Buchanan, was also held to just two points on an 0-for-3 shooting night after being double-teamed and neutralized inside the paint for much of the game.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 21 Dec. 2025
Overnight into Monday, Ukraine's air force says Russia launched 149 drones, of which 131 were shot down or neutralized.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2025
Ukrainian forces shot down and neutralized 585 drones and 30 missiles, the air force said, adding that 29 locations were struck.
—CBS News, 6 Dec. 2025
The administration was able to mobilize a multinational defense coalition that largely neutralized Iranian attacks on Israel in April and October of 2024, preventing further escalation.
—Andrew P. Miller, Foreign Affairs, 5 Dec. 2025
Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Arnold set the tone for the second quarter with a steal-and-score in the opening seconds, and while UConn’s offense still hadn’t found its rhythm, the defensive effort neutralized any inefficiencies.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
Separately, the Russian Defense Ministry said 59 Ukrainian drones were neutralized overnight over Russia and occupied Crimea.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Plus, forwards Bailey Barnhard, Kennedy Lee and Maria Konstantinidou neutralized Boise State’s taller front line.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
The Broncos’ second leading scorer, senior forward Javan Buchanan, was also held to just two points on an 0-for-3 shooting night after being double-teamed and neutralized inside the paint for much of the game.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 21 Dec. 2025
Overnight into Monday, Ukraine's air force says Russia launched 149 drones, of which 131 were shot down or neutralized.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2025
Ukrainian forces shot down and neutralized 585 drones and 30 missiles, the air force said, adding that 29 locations were struck.
—CBS News, 6 Dec. 2025
The administration was able to mobilize a multinational defense coalition that largely neutralized Iranian attacks on Israel in April and October of 2024, preventing further escalation.
—Andrew P. Miller, Foreign Affairs, 5 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutralized
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Both claim that new jobs and addressing the threat of being eclipsed by other nations offsets the risk of data centers damaging the environment and disrupting people’s lives.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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The union pushing the measure, the Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West, has estimated the wealth tax could raise $100 billion in revenue and help offset federal cuts to health spending.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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North Texas will soon have a Charlie Kirk Parkway, dedicated to the memory of the 31-year-old conservative activist who was assassinated last September.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Jan. 2026
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Former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were assassinated in their home in June.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
12 Jan. 2026
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Powell corrected Trump in front of reporters about the cost of the project, with the tension between the two men palpable.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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The full inspections show how each establishment has corrected or is working to correct any remaining violations.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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In 2017, for instance, prosecutors in Contra Costa overcame an insanity defense by William Shultz, who murdered a 9-year-old Discovery Bay boy during a sleepover and blamed it on a delusion about an impending World War III.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Three women are murdered in Dahlonega, Georgia, and the six episodes are all about the search for the culprit.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
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McKee said police also executed search warrants before the couple was arrested.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Now, Braddy's case is back in court, with a jury once again weighing whether he should be executed.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Investigators also found eight 9 mm casings fired from a Glock pistol at the scene where Holmes was killed, according to the affidavit.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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Several districts in Kyiv were hit in the attack and an emergency medical aid worker was among those killed, according to Kyiv City Military Administration head Tymur Tkachenko.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Neutralized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutralized. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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