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
Instead of scattering light, this coating neutralizes reflections, making dark scenes easier to see even under direct lighting.
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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
Vinegar is a powerful natural cleaner that neutralizes odors in your laundry while making your fabrics softer.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 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
This effectively neutralizes the negative press, making the short sellers seem uninformed.
—Big Think, 5 Aug. 2025
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
Vinegar is a powerful natural cleaner that neutralizes odors in your laundry while making your fabrics softer.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 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
This effectively neutralizes the negative press, making the short sellers seem uninformed.
—Big Think, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutralizes
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Brass looks particularly stunning alongside other natural materials like marble and wood, where its warmth offsets cooler surfaces and enhances organic textures.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
25 Jan. 2026
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House Republicans last October proposed cutting state taxes on the middle class by as much as $700 per year by boosting a credit that offsets a portion of municipal property tax bills.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
24 Jan. 2026
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If a fast, irregular rhythm is recognized, the device corrects it by sending a small electrical signal, according to a news release.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Jan. 2026
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If the sale does go through, the administration can still use its enforcement powers to make sure any new owner corrects open violations and adheres to rent-stabilization laws.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
15 Jan. 2026
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Perez, a 63-year-old transient man, was convicted of the child murders from 1992 through 2001 throughout Central and Northern California, the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office announced in a news release.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Gun murders rare Until Sunday, Australia had decades of proof that tough gun laws can make a country safer with one of the world’s lowest gun homicide rates, per capita.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
15 Dec. 2025
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The warmth of these paint colors counteracts the cool light in north-facing rooms, adds depth and character, and makes the otherwise cool spaces feel inviting.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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However, orthopedic surgeons explain that the amount of sugar in the beverage actually counteracts those bone-supporting benefits.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
25 Dec. 2025
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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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Dunk could lose everything, though at this point the reward outweighs the risk.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The risk of complications from not receiving a vitamin K shot at birth far outweighs the risks of the injection itself.—
Dr. Jade Cobern,
ABC News,
23 Jan. 2026
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System 2 handles high-level reasoning and language, System 1 translates perception into full-body motion at high frequency, and System 0 executes human-like balance and coordination at kilohertz rates.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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The protocol feeds the graph, the graph trains the model, the model executes better transactions, which generates more protocol data.—
Joe Toscano,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Bystander videos, like the ones taken of Pretti, have played a key role for decades in informing the public when law enforcement kills or injures people.—
Ava Berger,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2026
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The film follows a quiet inmate arriving at a violent Indonesian prison with a supernatural entity that kills those with the darkest auras.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Neutralizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutralizes. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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