as in counter
a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective
a police crackdown that's intended as a neutralizer on the rising violence
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Recent Examples of neutralizer
Both coffee grounds and coffee beans are natural odor neutralizers.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
But Minnesota reminded basketball onlookers last series that its defense can be the ultimate neutralizer.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
The department has also installed gas wells to better control gas emissions, odor neutralizers to reduce stench, as well as various programs that convert landfill gas to energy, Alonso said.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Deodorize Trash Bins Banana peels work wonders as odor neutralizers.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
Baking soda, coffee grounds, and vinegar are excellent odor neutralizers.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026
There’s also an odor neutralizer cartridge that can be placed into the vacuum’s brush roll and is designed to keep foul odors out of the air while cleaning.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025
Cael Colarullo potted the neutralizer a few minutes in the second period on a power play, sparking three straight goals AC scored over the next 20 minutes.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
The model also includes odor neutralizer technology to combat smells.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2024
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
But Minnesota reminded basketball onlookers last series that its defense can be the ultimate neutralizer.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
The department has also installed gas wells to better control gas emissions, odor neutralizers to reduce stench, as well as various programs that convert landfill gas to energy, Alonso said.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Deodorize Trash Bins Banana peels work wonders as odor neutralizers.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
Baking soda, coffee grounds, and vinegar are excellent odor neutralizers.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026
There’s also an odor neutralizer cartridge that can be placed into the vacuum’s brush roll and is designed to keep foul odors out of the air while cleaning.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025
Cael Colarullo potted the neutralizer a few minutes in the second period on a power play, sparking three straight goals AC scored over the next 20 minutes.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
The model also includes odor neutralizer technology to combat smells.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutralizer
Noun
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But the court ruled in February that Republican counter plans violated a Utah referendum prohibiting gerrymandering, solidifying the single district centered on the increasingly liberal Salt Lake City.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Moments later, a gong signaled a fictional airport announcement informing guests that the scheduled flight to Butterlandia had been canceled and directed them to a Butter Baby check-in counter for a complimentary gift.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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Other companies offering soil carbon offsets include Denmark’s Agreena, which describes itself as the largest soil carbon program in Europe.—
Jasmin Sykes,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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This structured pair is a close match to Lohan’s shorts with crisp offset pleats and an invisible hemline, both of which dress up the look.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
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The shape of the heel with a wider base provides more support, providing significantly more stability, balance, and weight distribution than traditional slim or stiletto heels.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
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Globally, the top concern is work-life balance, specifically when job demands consistently exceed the time and energy workers have to meet them.—
Bob Batchelor,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
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“Neutralizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutralizer. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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