1
as in offsets
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 assassinates
to put to death deliberately
orders to find the renegade colonel and to neutralize him
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Recent Examples of neutralizes
Sometimes the strength part neutralizes his athleticism and neutralizes his skills.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Especially because the historicization does something to Martin’s writing, tossing in a saccharine element that neutralizes some of his humor.
—Emma Alpern, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026
Baking soda naturally neutralizes odors and absorbs any moisture.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2026
The acidic content in vinegar breaks down mineral deposits, hard water stains, and buildup and neutralizes odors.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
Instead of scattering light, this coating neutralizes reflections, making dark scenes easier to see even under direct lighting.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
Its acidity effectively breaks down grease, eliminates mold, neutralizes odors, and dissolves mineral deposits.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Formulated with aloe and ginseng, this not only neutralizes redness but soothes and conditions the lash line simultaneously.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Nov. 2025
This is because potassium neutralizes acids that can contribute to bone loss.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 7 Nov. 2025
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Especially because the historicization does something to Martin’s writing, tossing in a saccharine element that neutralizes some of his humor.
—Emma Alpern, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026
Baking soda naturally neutralizes odors and absorbs any moisture.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2026
The acidic content in vinegar breaks down mineral deposits, hard water stains, and buildup and neutralizes odors.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
Instead of scattering light, this coating neutralizes reflections, making dark scenes easier to see even under direct lighting.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
Its acidity effectively breaks down grease, eliminates mold, neutralizes odors, and dissolves mineral deposits.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Formulated with aloe and ginseng, this not only neutralizes redness but soothes and conditions the lash line simultaneously.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Nov. 2025
This is because potassium neutralizes acids that can contribute to bone loss.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutralizes
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While customer bills still rise, the CMC initiative partially offsets that cost for Illinois customers.—
Maggie Dougherty,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Mex Cube sofa by Piero Lissoni is upholstered in a matching hue, and an Utrecht armchair offsets the earth tones with striking royal blue.—
Ludovica Stevan,
Architectural Digest,
5 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
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This version corrects the two other alternates were Keith Mitchell and Taylor Moore.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Discover the altered gene, place healthy versions of the gene into innocuous viruses, give those to patients, hope that kickstarts the CFTR protein and corrects the problem.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Geillis, on her quest to install Bonnie Prince Charlie on the throne, murders her husband as a blood sacrifice and walks through the stones.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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In 1971, a jury in Los Angeles recommended the death penalty for Charles Manson and three female followers for the 1969 Tate-La Bianca murders.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Benadryl Extra-Strength Anti-Itch Cooling Spray counteracts the burning sensation with a cooling one.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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This serum purportedly counteracts that, working to de-age the scalp, thus thickening and strengthening strands.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
6 Mar. 2026
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With the Land Rover Terrain Response System offering modes comprising Eco, Dynamic, Grass/Gravel/Snow, Mud & Ruts, Sand, Rock Crawl, and Wade, the tech takes the geographic and meteorological elements and slays them with a flick of a control.—
John Scott Lewinski,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2026
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Shortly after becoming husband and wife, Grace milks another loophole in the hide-and-seek rulebook and slays Titus, thereby sending the rest of the High Council to slaughter at the hands of their demonic overlord, Le Bail.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Mar. 2026
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This is one of those tools where the risk genuinely outweighs the reward — and there are far better ways to deal with clogged pores.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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And then there are those, many from his hometown, who are mystified that the world doesn’t see his brilliance, that the good far, far outweighs the bad, another Liverpool player underappreciated by England after the likes of John Barnes and Robbie Fowler.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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As DeCosta executes a plan to fill those holes, Minter sets the tone and expectations for his tenure.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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For decades, organizational hierarchies have determined who makes decisions and who executes them.—
Teuila Hanson,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Neutralizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutralizes. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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