spaying

present participle of spay

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spaying
Verb
  • There are also medical and behavioral benefits to spaying (female pets) and neutering (male ones).
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
  • And the Wildcat takes arguably the most talented Irish quarterback in a generation and turns him into a lead blocker while neutering a talented receiver group.
    Pete Sampson, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Carol’s book signing before the world-altering event is really a microcosm of what would soon become the macrocosm.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Adding pumpkin seeds to a smoothie can enhance its nutritional value without significantly altering the flavor.
    Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Spaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spaying. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

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