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
In interpersonal relationships framing, acknowledging, and neutralizing defuse arguments; in business the same three techniques salvage the deal.
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Jerry Weissman, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Are used to neutralize acids that can contribute to reflux symptoms.
—Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 24 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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Jerry Weissman, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Are used to neutralize acids that can contribute to reflux symptoms.
—Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 24 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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Alongside giving away free wearables to smartphone buyers, Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab S10 FE has landed with a fresh 10% voucher code to offset the unexpected $50 price hike.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Those cuts may impact Medicaid, the program that provides health benefits to 72 million low-income Americans, and food benefit programs, because fiscal conservatives in both chambers are pushing for deep deficit reductions to offset spending on tax programs.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
3 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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Just ask Davinci Leonard, who’s accused of murdering two teenagers at the Westgate Mall Saturday night.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2025
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When Does Karen Read's Retrial Start? The retrial of Karen Read, accused of murdering her Boston police officer boyfriend John O'Keefe by ramming him with her vehicle, is due to begin on April 1.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
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Now, residents of Gaza and the West Bank are at the mercy of Israeli military operations in which fighters and civilians are being slain at staggering rates.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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Blumhouse’s slaying doll returns to domestic cinemas on June 27.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
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Mikal Mahdi, who pleaded guilty to murder for killing a police officer in 2004, is scheduled to be executed April 11.—
Jeffrey Collins,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Rather than simply verifying identity and granting access, an autonomous system can detect threats in real-time, analyze behaviors, and execute a tailored response—without waiting for human intervention.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
28 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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Then in the third period, once again killing a penalty with the Canadiens clinging to a 2-1 lead, and just after Sam Montembeault made a series of saves on Sean Couturier to maintain that lead, Suzuki added to it with the winning goal.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Neutralize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutralize. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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