as in nullifying
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as in offsetting
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 assassinating
to put to death deliberately
orders to find the renegade colonel and to neutralize him
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Recent Examples of neutralizing
Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2025
Palivizumab bound to the prefusion and postfusion F proteins, but the most strongly neutralizing antibodies against RSV were those that only targeted the virus’s prefusion structure.
—Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2025
Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The demonstrator currently operates at approximately 20 kilowatts, which is suitable for neutralizing small unmanned aerial vehicles and light surface targets.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
The buttery, full-coverage formula melts right into skin, instantly neutralizing shadows without feeling heavy or cakey.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 29 Oct. 2025
And their game plan worked, taking away the middle of the ice and neutralizing the Senators’ best players.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Real-world data on effectiveness for the new COVID vaccine are still limited, but researchers can make some predictions based on neutralizing antibody levels, known as titers, which indicate the strength of the immune system’s protective response to the virus the vaccines are based on.
—Sara Novak, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2025
The confrontation ends when Lorenzo disarms her and shoots, neutralizing the threat and securing the safety of his family.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Joe tries to apologize for neutralizing Nibs in the previous episode, and tries to caution Wendy/Marcy yet again about cozying up too much to these killer aliens.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
Charcoal Filters Charcoal filters remove bad smells and pollutants from the air, but they can get clogged with dust and lose their odor-neutralizing power.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
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From there, researchers could comb through the libraries to identify any broadly neutralizing nanobodies.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2025
Palivizumab bound to the prefusion and postfusion F proteins, but the most strongly neutralizing antibodies against RSV were those that only targeted the virus’s prefusion structure.
—Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
What To Know The new congressional map will create more Democratic seats in California, potentially neutralizing a Republican-favoring redistricting plan advancing in Texas and other Republican states.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The demonstrator currently operates at approximately 20 kilowatts, which is suitable for neutralizing small unmanned aerial vehicles and light surface targets.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
The buttery, full-coverage formula melts right into skin, instantly neutralizing shadows without feeling heavy or cakey.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 29 Oct. 2025
And their game plan worked, taking away the middle of the ice and neutralizing the Senators’ best players.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Real-world data on effectiveness for the new COVID vaccine are still limited, but researchers can make some predictions based on neutralizing antibody levels, known as titers, which indicate the strength of the immune system’s protective response to the virus the vaccines are based on.
—Sara Novak, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2025
The confrontation ends when Lorenzo disarms her and shoots, neutralizing the threat and securing the safety of his family.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Joe tries to apologize for neutralizing Nibs in the previous episode, and tries to caution Wendy/Marcy yet again about cozying up too much to these killer aliens.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
Charcoal Filters Charcoal filters remove bad smells and pollutants from the air, but they can get clogged with dust and lose their odor-neutralizing power.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutralizing
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Airlines are complying with the FAA emergency order aimed at offsetting air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sweeney’s look played with proportions, with the leg-hugging footwear offsetting her oversized ensemble.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk on a Utah college campus a month ago today, has asked a judge for permission to wear civilian clothes in court and to appear without shackles and cuffs.—
Michael Ruiz , Lee Ross,
FOXNews.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Casual killings at point-blank range, vicious motorcycle jackings, tossing someone off a building, assassinating the actual Mark Cuban (playing himself) — this, in the movie, is what the good guys do.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Same for Dax Hill, focusing on going back to work and correcting mistakes.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Some of the picks on this list even have color-correcting powers built right into the concealer, giving you multiple benefits in a few swipes.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
29 Oct. 2025
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Johnson, Evans and Pascal – and while certainly thoughtful, the film's strengths are upended by a mood-murdering melancholy.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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In the worst killing spree in Germany’s post-war history, a former nurse was jailed in 2019 for life for murdering 85 of his patients.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Currently, there is no information available regarding the size of area burned or the crew executing the prescribed fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The brokers who win are the ones who keep believing, keep executing, and never let the pressure change their approach.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Reeves is currently on Broadway with his Bill & Ted co-star Alex Winter, slaying in Waiting for Godot at the Hudson Theatre.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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Unfortunately, the serial killer known as John Doe is ritualistically slaying victims by turning the seven deadly sins into symbolic, atrocious murders.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Gerard Damiano was a smart guy, a hairdresser from the Bronx who directed Deep Throat and the follow-up, Devil in Miss Jones, which were killing it at the box office, high up on Variety’s Top 50 list of the highestgrossing films.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The storm was the deadliest typhoon to hit the country this year, killing at least 114 people, with many more reported missing — most in Cebu province, a tourist hotspot.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Neutralizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutralizing. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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