spayed 1 of 2

spayed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of spay

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spayed
Adjective
  • All adoptable pets are spayed, neutered and up to date on vaccines and tests.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
  • This reader hopes that will be a rebuttal to all the dubious America 250 content flooding orgs beholden to the neutered NEA.
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • The naked back of a child front and center was painted over with clothing; a young girl was painted over with a grown woman; an infant in Christ’s arms was altered to be an older child; and Christ’s own face, hair and beard were altered.
    Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 26 June 2026
  • The Republican president has slapped his image and name on buildings, torn down storied structures, altered others, started massive construction projects and deployed armed military personnel.
    Gary Fields, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
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“Spayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spayed. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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