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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
Brian Winter, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Baking Soda As an alkaline compound, baking soda is skilled at neutralizing odors.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
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
Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
Baking soda works by absorbing odors and neutralizing musty, acidic smells from mildew, mold, and bacteria.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
According to the company, the platform provides advanced units with a faster, more reliable method of neutralizing mines while reducing personnel risk.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2025
The vitamin also acts as an antioxidant, helping to keep immune cells healthy by neutralizing free radicals, which are molecules found in harmful substances like pollution, cigarette smoke, and radiation that can damage cells and DNA.
—Danielle Zickl, Health, 5 Dec. 2025
In November, Californians passed Proposition 50, which shifts the state’s map to be more conducive to Democratic candidates, therefore possibly neutralizing the Texas plan.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
In addition, biofilms impose a physical barrier that restricts what crosses its border, such that saliva can no longer do its job of neutralizing acid as well.
—Jacqueline Abranches, The Conversation, 2 Dec. 2025
The soothing, fragrance-free formula delivers time-release doses of retinol and niacinamide overnight, while neutralizing irritation with heavy-duty hydration.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 18 Nov. 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
Adjective
By partly neutralizing criticism that its leaders are elitist or antidemocratic, the right has been able to focus on issues that play to its strengths.
—Brian Winter, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Baking Soda As an alkaline compound, baking soda is skilled at neutralizing odors.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
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
The supporting cast is populated with adenosine, olives, argan oil, and more ingredients that contribute to its redness-neutralizing, wrinkle-smoothing, and suppleness-enhancing benefits.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
Baking soda works by absorbing odors and neutralizing musty, acidic smells from mildew, mold, and bacteria.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
According to the company, the platform provides advanced units with a faster, more reliable method of neutralizing mines while reducing personnel risk.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 2025
The vitamin also acts as an antioxidant, helping to keep immune cells healthy by neutralizing free radicals, which are molecules found in harmful substances like pollution, cigarette smoke, and radiation that can damage cells and DNA.
—Danielle Zickl, Health, 5 Dec. 2025
In November, Californians passed Proposition 50, which shifts the state’s map to be more conducive to Democratic candidates, therefore possibly neutralizing the Texas plan.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
In addition, biofilms impose a physical barrier that restricts what crosses its border, such that saliva can no longer do its job of neutralizing acid as well.
—Jacqueline Abranches, The Conversation, 2 Dec. 2025
The soothing, fragrance-free formula delivers time-release doses of retinol and niacinamide overnight, while neutralizing irritation with heavy-duty hydration.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 18 Nov. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutralizing
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In the instances when the state has accidentally paid an employee too much money, departments offer ways to pay it back via cash or check, payroll deductions or offsetting the overpayment with leave credits.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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The legislation is aimed at offsetting a 13% tax hike the average single-family homeowner is projected to face this year.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
5 Jan. 2026
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Another 33 hours passed before law enforcement arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, the defendant now facing a possible death sentence if found guilty by a jury in Utah for allegedly assassinating Kirk.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Dec. 2025
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The remainder of my life will be dedicated to assassinating judges, attorneys, and a police station's entire shift staff.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
4 Dec. 2025
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According to the brand, this face cream provides a host of benefits, including correcting uneven skin tone, increasing hydration, smoothing out texture, and strengthening the skin barrier.—
Isabel Bekele,
InStyle,
3 Jan. 2026
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Opt for a shade that’s one or two shades lighter than your skin tone, and those with dark circles can use color-correcting concealer to appear more awake.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2026
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But there is more murdering and banishing to come.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Huntsman centers on an ICU nurse who becomes immersed in a dangerous world after agreeing to help a coma patient accused of murdering six women.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Jan. 2026
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Rodarte, while executing a search warrant at an Olivehurst home the morning of March 26, was killed by a single gunshot, which authorities said was fired by Rick David Oliver.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Trump previously floated the idea of executing attacks on Mexico.—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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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
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The charges relate to his killing Scott Wonoski, 43, a fellow inmate at the Massachusetts Treatment Center in Bridgewater, in 2021.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
10 Jan. 2026
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Those on the right, determined to make the case that this was an officer killing in self-defense, should instead be beginning with this utter failure to protect the life of a civilian protester and de-escalate the situation through some means other than shooting a fellow American in the head.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Neutralizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutralizing. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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