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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
Operators tracked and neutralized targets in real time.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
Therefore, they are heated, neutralized, bleached, and deodorized to improve the flavor.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 16 Apr. 2026
While Russia invaded Ukraine four years ago with superior numbers, that advantage has since been neutralized by Western aid and the emergence of new drones, which now account for the vast majority of casualties.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Iran absorbed severe losses, but it has not been strategically neutralized.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Time, 10 Apr. 2026
What to Know Turkey’s Defense Ministry said a ballistic missile determined to have been launched from Iran was detected entering or heading toward Turkish airspace and was neutralized by NATO air and missile defense assets deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean.
—Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
To keep the Devils neutralized, Dallas will have to slow down Bratt’s productive streak.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
The abrupt uptick in casualties comes despite the Israeli military’s frequent contention that Iranian missile power has been largely neutralized, with each salvo containing progressively fewer missiles.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
Perhaps most notably, the Old Dominion attacker was neutralized by students, who stabbed the gunman to death.
—Jacob Ware, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
Therefore, they are heated, neutralized, bleached, and deodorized to improve the flavor.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 16 Apr. 2026
While Russia invaded Ukraine four years ago with superior numbers, that advantage has since been neutralized by Western aid and the emergence of new drones, which now account for the vast majority of casualties.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Iran absorbed severe losses, but it has not been strategically neutralized.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Time, 10 Apr. 2026
What to Know Turkey’s Defense Ministry said a ballistic missile determined to have been launched from Iran was detected entering or heading toward Turkish airspace and was neutralized by NATO air and missile defense assets deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean.
—Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
To keep the Devils neutralized, Dallas will have to slow down Bratt’s productive streak.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
The abrupt uptick in casualties comes despite the Israeli military’s frequent contention that Iranian missile power has been largely neutralized, with each salvo containing progressively fewer missiles.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
Perhaps most notably, the Old Dominion attacker was neutralized by students, who stabbed the gunman to death.
—Jacob Ware, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutralized
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And with shrinking federal aid, complex state budget gaps and pressure growing to offset Connecticut’s high cost of living, lawmakers are scrambling to adopt a new fiscal plan before the 2026 session closes May 6.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Analysts say some airline carriers have already tacked fuel surcharges onto longer routes, while others have raised baggage fees to offset rising expenses.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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The've both witnessed their father and their uncle be assassinated.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Months later, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was assassinated in broad daylight on a Manhattan street, a crime that was celebrated in some corners of the internet.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
26 Apr. 2026
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This post has been corrected to reflect that Araghchi’s visit to Moscow will take place on Monday.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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However, any were corrected by an April 8 follow-up inspection.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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In 1976, Rose kidnapped and murdered Lisa Berry, an 8-year-old girl from Hollywood.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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Someone who received special treatment was marked to be murdered.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Thousands of people, including many students, were arrested as Iranian authorities launched a brutal crackdown to quash massive anti-government protests early this year, and some have already been executed.—
April 21,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The contemporary redesign, executed by architect Paola Navone, reflects that timeless Upper East Side refinement, too.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
21 Apr. 2026
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The assault killed at least seventeen people, including a twelve-year-old boy, wounded dozens, and destroyed buildings.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Berry was taken from a Fort Lauderdale bowling alley, killed and dumped in a Davie canal.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Neutralized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutralized. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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