Thesaurus results for SPAY

spay

verb

Definition of spay

as in to neuter

Related Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of spay The organization plans to spay and neuter both mothers to prevent additional litters. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026 The rescue plans to spay and neuter both mothers to prevent additional litters. — Ryan Brennan april 16, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026 State law already requires public shelters to spay or neuter all dogs before they’re adopted. — Alyce McFadden, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026 And next month, Daugherty said, the department will introduce a mobile pet clinic that will spay and neuter animals in areas where strays are abundant. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spay

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spay

Verb

The Los Angeles City Council took steps Friday to address overcrowding at its six animal shelters by exploring ways to reduce pet relinquishment, boost a spaying-and-neutering program and fund more animal officers.

— City News Service, Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026
Those same shots of a multicultural student body and students working in labs tend to neuter and minimize the brand.

— Ellis Verdi, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of neuter

Verb

Cost of market dependence For sellers who prioritize PSA's resale premium, changes to its fees and submission services can alter the economics of grading a card.

— Matthew Tan, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
According to the Army, its integration process is non-destructive, meaning attaching the kit does not permanently alter the underlying munition.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of alter

Browse Nearby Words

spawns

spay

spayed

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Spay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spay. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of spay

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

wabi-sabi

Popular in Grammar & Usage

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Popular in Wordplay

Great Big List of Beautiful and Useless Words, Vol. 5

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

7 Words for Old-Timey Vehicles

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

Great Big List of Beautiful and Useless Words, Vol. 5

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Games & Quizzes