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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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as in nullifying
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Recent Examples of neutralizing
Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2025
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
Swipe the wonderfully oversized, self-neutralizing pads over your face and chest and get ready to meet a new level of luminosity—and maybe a new fling.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Financial reports, client data, or confidential business information can be uploaded in ways that sidestep official security and AI policies, often neutralizing safeguards intended to keep information safe.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
An online portal updates the point values for killing infantry, destroying artillery, or neutralizing any manner of battlefield asset.
—Ken Harbaugh, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
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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
Adjective
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
Swipe the wonderfully oversized, self-neutralizing pads over your face and chest and get ready to meet a new level of luminosity—and maybe a new fling.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Financial reports, client data, or confidential business information can be uploaded in ways that sidestep official security and AI policies, often neutralizing safeguards intended to keep information safe.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
An online portal updates the point values for killing infantry, destroying artillery, or neutralizing any manner of battlefield asset.
—Ken Harbaugh, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutralizing
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Together, Hoka and Ugg account for the vast majority of Deckers’ revenue and have been critical in offsetting weaknesses in other categories.—
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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That’s when battery storage steps in, offsetting the need to use older, less efficient, and more costly resources to keep homes powered and costs stable.—
Erin Smith,
Boston Herald,
22 Oct. 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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But instead of tripping in frustration, Benioff rose to the threefold leadership challenge of correcting a media misunderstanding, pulling off another tentpole event for his company, and contributing a major economic boost to his beloved San Francisco.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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To thank is peony root extract, which visibly improves dullness and uneven tone, and the powder’s color-correcting pigments.—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
23 Oct. 2025
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The man accused of murdering Iryna Zarutska faces federal charges that could result in the death penalty, according to new reports.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Fairley was accused in 2018 of murdering a man in witness protection.—
Dana O'Neil,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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Finally, and probably most importantly, the ongoing CEO process presents a golden opportunity to recruit a world class operator capable of executing upon these initiatives.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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Videos on social media show Hamas gunmen executing rivals in the streets.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
23 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
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The serpent-slaying formula likely traces back to an old Indo-European myth.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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By refusing to specify details of the case, the government keeps the possibility alive of changing their reasoning or their claims to have the same effect for different reasons—just as the mob changes its reasoning for killing Cinna.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025
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Local police and first responders are also accused of failing to take Davis’ threats of killing someone seriously.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Neutralizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutralizing. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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