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
Antioxidants are substances that neutralize free radicals, preventing them from causing damage.
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Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 21 Feb. 2025
Baking soda naturally neutralizes odors and absorbs any moisture.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2025
Mitochondria normally neutralize free radicals, but, when radiation injures them, this process becomes more difficult; the free radicals then damage mitochondrial DNA, and that weakens the mitochondria further.
—Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
Botulism antitoxin can neutralize botulinum toxin that’s reached your bloodstream, helping to prevent any further nerve damage to your body.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 9 Feb. 2025
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Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 21 Feb. 2025
Baking soda naturally neutralizes odors and absorbs any moisture.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2025
Mitochondria normally neutralize free radicals, but, when radiation injures them, this process becomes more difficult; the free radicals then damage mitochondrial DNA, and that weakens the mitochondria further.
—Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
Botulism antitoxin can neutralize botulinum toxin that’s reached your bloodstream, helping to prevent any further nerve damage to your body.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutralize
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Property taxes were starting to increase faster than earnings from the flip tax (the thirty per cent that sellers had to pay back to the co-op on their profits) could offset them.—
Jennifer Wilson,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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Accessorize with sleek gold and silver jewelry to offset the tactility of the dresses.—
Joy Montgomery,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2025
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Trent, who once attempted to assassinate Bradford back upstairs on earth, finally finds confirmation that Bradford and his administration have lied about the lack of survivors on earth.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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Despite Sidao’s removal from power in 1275 (he was assassinated), the Mongols continued their successful military campaigns, culminating in the collapse of the Southern Song dynasty in 1279.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Cappa's release didn't take long to correct, as he was signed by the Raiders on a new two-year, $11 million deal.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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The audit said the unit also needed to more in helping to correct the behavior that led to those citations for the benefit of animals and the community. KC Pet Project won the city contract by promising to provide that better-balanced approach.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2025
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That’s because despite Casey Anthony being found not guilty in 2011 of allegedly murdering her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee, conventional wisdom holds that she almost certainly was involved in Caylee’s disappearance and death.—
Aja Romano,
Vox,
4 Mar. 2025
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However, Sam is murdered by Carl Brunner (Goldwyn), leaving him to returns as a ghost, who is unable to communicate with Molly.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Cal Fire captain begged for mercy during slaying captured on video, officials say.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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Some were slain by their captors and some were killed in Israel's offenses.—
Reuters,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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The episode captures Brandt’s tireless dedication, from lacing up her pointe shoes to executing perfect pirouettes in the middle of a New York City street.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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Now, the software/SaaS vendor is responsible for a larger part of the technology stack, which includes the complete environment in which the application code executes (e.g., everything from hardware and network infrastructure to the operating system and application software).—
Ben Verghese,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Using archival newspaper reports and interviews with a local historian, here’s a blow-by-blow recreation of the Ashley Gang’s demise — from Sept. 12, 1924, the day of the Bank of Pompano robbery, to Nov. 1, 1924, the day police killed the gangsters.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
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When his family was away on trips, the thrift store owner would lure men to his home and kill them.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Neutralize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutralize. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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