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
Baking soda naturally neutralizes odors and absorbs any moisture.
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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
While most scented soaps do a mediocre job of masking food smells with harsh, cheap fragrances, Naomi’s scrub neutralizes offending odors with bread-yeast enzymes, then leaves behind subtle, but incredibly luxurious notes of bergamot, black pepper, sandalwood, and ginger.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
His studio team appreciates how subtle soft pink/white crystal lighting neutralizes the green of the glass.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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
While most scented soaps do a mediocre job of masking food smells with harsh, cheap fragrances, Naomi’s scrub neutralizes offending odors with bread-yeast enzymes, then leaves behind subtle, but incredibly luxurious notes of bergamot, black pepper, sandalwood, and ginger.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
His studio team appreciates how subtle soft pink/white crystal lighting neutralizes the green of the glass.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutralizes
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The hope is that the large size of the sample offsets concerns about the demographics of respondents.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026
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Figma is betting that usage will convert into revenue that offsets the infrastructure costs.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
18 Feb. 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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In this scenario, stripped of high-paying salaries, prime borrowers default and tank the $13 trillion residential mortgage market, unemployment spikes above 10%, the stock market corrects down 38%, and the economy collapses into a deflationary spiral.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Feb. 2026
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The answer is a combination of ingredients that corrects, prevents, and protects—not to mention the affordable price point.—
Erika Reals,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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That’s true at the end of the film but not at the beginning, when Jason dons the mask and murders his film professor.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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Her unscrupulous, power-hungry uncle Claudius (Kôji Yakusho) murders his own brother to become king.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 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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Fabric softener counteracts those negative charges, neutralizing them.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2026
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Teyana Taylor slays in red at an event in Las Vegas, while Hudson Williams smiles for the cameras at Men's Fashion Week in Milan.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
18 Jan. 2026
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Chriselle Lim demonstrates that a precise center part, along with a straight style, is the perfect formula for a sharp bob that slays.—
Omenaa Boakye,
InStyle,
31 Dec. 2025
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But gaining access to that financial assistance isn’t easy because demand still drastically outweighs supply, despite expansion efforts.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Only one remaining game outweighs Thursday’s matchup in importance — Sunday’s home matinee against the Milwaukee Bucks.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Using its multi-camera vision system, the robot identifies laundry items, determines their orientation and shape, and executes folding motions learned during training.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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The technology also executes structured tasks under governance controls.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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