neutralizes

present tense third-person singular of neutralize

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of neutralizes In addition to hydrogen peroxide, these strips contain xylitol, which boosts saliva flow and neutralizes the acids in your mouth that can break down your enamel. Sara Coughlin, Allure, 8 Sep. 2026 Glutathione is an antioxidant made primarily in the liver that neutralizes other unstable molecules that attack the body and cause cellular damage. ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026 Vinegar neutralizes odor-causing bacteria, while baking soda maintains freshness. The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026 The common thread Domestic records collection and foreign data-for-aid deals rest on the same faith that anonymization neutralizes the risk of pooling sensitive health data. Jennifer D. Oliva, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026 Vinegar contains acetic acid, which cuts through grease and grime and neutralizes odors. Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026 Previously used on Kate Hudson, Emily Blunt, and Hilary Duff, the concealer neutralizes dark circles while providing hydration via ingredients like hyaluronic acid and squalene. Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 This strategy neutralizes both RSV A and B strains and remains effective against numerous global variants. William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Baking soda neutralizes odors instead of masking them, binding with the compounds that actually cause smells rather than covering them up. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutralizes
Verb
  • Roebbelen said the setup generally offsets the property’s electricity consumption, although the pool house occasionally pushed use beyond that balance.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • This fee for container ships offsets the costs associated with transiting the waterway.
    Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • That assassinates Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sparking retaliatory attacks by Iran across the Middle East.
    Jill Lawrence, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Soleimani assassination | Trump orders a drone strike in Iraq that assassinates Qasem Soleimani, an influential Iranian military commander.
    Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 1 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • His system corrects for that by comparing each coach against the specific difficulty of what he was actually given, not a league-wide baseline.
    Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Robin doesn’t know how to use the word ‘’literally,’’ Ted corrects everyone, Lily chews too loudly, and Barney speaks in falsetto.
    Erin Strecker, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • To get even with Kanan, Juke murders Raq, her surrogate mother.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Moriarty has reported on the yogurt shop murders for over 30 years.
    Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Winds may not be quite as strong near Sacramento in the evening as the Delta breeze counteracts some of the north winds — a peculiar setup — but could still be gusty in sudden bursts.
    Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • While salicylic acid has a reputation for drying out skin, the triple ceramide complex in this cream counteracts that by drenching skin in long-lasting moisture—up to a full day—after application.
    Mary Honkus, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The original seven-season series followed Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy Summers, a young woman who slays vampires, demons and other supernatural creatures with the help of her friends.
    Isabelle Farina, Variety, 13 Sep. 2026
  • The open back instantly elevates it beyond a basic long-sleeve, and the just-so crop absolutely slays.
    Annie Blackman, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The project unfolds amid court orders to add thousands of units on the 388-acre campus, sharpening questions over whether preserving historic buildings outweighs creating far more veteran housing.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • But the positive effect of it way, way outweighs any negatives.
    Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • But for anyone disturbed by the way To Catch a Predator executes its faux-law enforcement busts, the movie risks becoming viscerally unpleasant.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026
  • When disruption arrives, the team executes a plan rather than reacting with uncertainty.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

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“Neutralizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutralizes. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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