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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2
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
Because nothing neutralizes a high-stakes meeting like a foot soak.
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Janine MacLachlan, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The acid also neutralizes the baking soda and helps to eliminate its metallic flavor.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
This effectively neutralizes the negative press, making the short sellers seem uninformed.
—Big Think, 5 Aug. 2025
Janine MacLachlan, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The acid also neutralizes the baking soda and helps to eliminate its metallic flavor.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 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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Stroud’s tangible humility offsets his larger-than-life stature.—
Aaron Heisen,
Oc Register,
8 Sep. 2025
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While the scientists union agreed to a leave program this year that offsets their employees’ salary increases, next year’s raises, which range between 3% and 5%, will not be negated by an additional leave program.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Continue reading … TRUTH COMES OUT – MSNBC corrects contractor's false claim that Israeli forces killed Gaza boy during aid distribution.—
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FOXNews.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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When faced with a significant initial error of 50%, the new method corrects itself within just 5 seconds, while conventional approaches require over 100 seconds—a 20-fold improvement in recovery speed, according to researchers.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Aug. 2025
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Terrifying beasts, murders most foul, posh French zombies and a sequel to one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The show is not just the story of the fallout after 13-year-old Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper) murders his classmate Katie (Emilia Holliday).—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
15 Aug. 2025
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So when your internal temperature starts turning up the heat, this machine-washable cooling blanket counteracts it by enhancing air circulation and wicking any initial sweat.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Aug. 2025
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That means, the two are booked and busy serving gothic style slays all day — with one exception.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Such is the state of affairs that workers often stay silent until conditions become intolerable and the fear of the status quo outweighs the fear of retaliation, Ravi said.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Sep. 2025
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In other words, two independent events occur with an improbability that outweighs a chance of repetition.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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Instead of suggesting steps, the system executes trades in real time, sets stop-loss orders, and updates allocations autonomously.—
Roomy Khan,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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But, like all technologies, each manufacturer executes it differently.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Of course, Arness finally out wits and kills him, but meanwhile there’s lots of good western style entertainment.—
Hal Landers,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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This makes the relationship somewhat of a ticking time bomb, as resentment from sacrificing — or being put in the position of always being sacrificed for — kills love and authentic connection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Neutralizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutralizes. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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