1
as in to offset
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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2
as in to assassinate
to put to death deliberately
orders to find the renegade colonel and to neutralize him
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Recent Examples of neutralize
Both programs were specifically formed to surveil left-wing movements—everything from anti-war protests to radical Black activism—and ultimately infiltrate and neutralize them by any means necessary.
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Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2025
And with Solis and Briana Webb — who led Piedmont with 19 points — attacking them inside and getting them in foul trouble, the Highlanders neutralized Tech’s size advantage.
—Devin Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025
The third-team All-American was completely neutralized by the frontline of Kansas State, which threw constant double teams her way.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025
The Trojans’ best skill on defense is protecting the paint, but that is neutralized by Kansas State’s ability to space the floor.
—Chantel Jennings, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2025
And with Solis and Briana Webb — who led Piedmont with 19 points — attacking them inside and getting them in foul trouble, the Highlanders neutralized Tech’s size advantage.
—Devin Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025
The third-team All-American was completely neutralized by the frontline of Kansas State, which threw constant double teams her way.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025
The Trojans’ best skill on defense is protecting the paint, but that is neutralized by Kansas State’s ability to space the floor.
—Chantel Jennings, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutralize
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That’s because the federal-state health care program for the poor is on the chopping block among many Republicans who cannot enact the president’s ambitious budget agenda without also subtracting some big dollars to offset the costs of lowering taxes and paying for Trump priorities.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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They may also be withheld and used to offset unpaid child support or past due federal debts, including student loans.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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The expiration date marks the day the Prime Minister of Granada, Maurice Bishop, was assassinated by a firing squad, which was followed by a U.S. military invasion.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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One 1964 document showed that two intelligence assets discussed potentially assassinating Castro under the administration of President Lyndon Johnson.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2025
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This story has been corrected to show the name of the residents' group is Eaton Fire Residents United, not Eaton Fire Residents Unite.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Both things were handled during and throughout the boot camp, and Ray was correcting us.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Michael Dukakis’ response to a campaign debate question about his opposition to the death penalty, even if Kitty Dukakis were raped and murdered, was blamed as part of the reason for his loss.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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However, this came to an end in 2019 when Andrew, who had since remarried, was put on trial and accused of murdering and disposing of Debbie's body.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Use logic and math to determine who slays the most orcs and rank them from greatest to least.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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To finally slay that demon and experience it with Elliot.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2025
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Evidence that authorities collected while executing the warrant was transferred back to Cumberland County.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The startup said the tool can interpret what’s on a computer screen, select buttons, enter text, navigate websites and execute tasks through any software and real-time internet browsing.—
Annie Palmer,Hayden Field,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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Rick kills one of the security men, as Chelsea is shot in the chest.—
Colleen Kratofil,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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One person was killed in a shooting Sunday morning in East Baltimore's Darley Park neighborhood, police said.—
Matt Hubbard,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Neutralize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutralize. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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