neuter 1 of 2

as in to alter
to remove the sex organs of agreed to let the children have the dog on the condition that they have her neutered

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neuter

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adjective

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Recent Examples of neuter
Verb
Others address a root cause of overpopulation by spaying and neutering animals. Jackie Valley, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Jan. 2025 Some wellness plans include coverage for spaying and neutering new pets. Liz Knueven, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
The Humane Society of Carroll County opened its in-house surgical suite for spay and neuter operations on Sunday, a move that is expected to save the organization thousands of dollars in the long term. Brennan Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 27 Jan. 2025 Adoption fee: $145, including microchip registration, spay/neuter and up-to-date vaccinations and a one-year license if his new home is in the jurisdiction of San Diego Humane Society’s Department of Animal Services. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for neuter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neuter
Verb
  • But in the real world, a lot of different factors can alter how easily measles transmits.
    Alyson Hurt, NPR, 28 Feb. 2025
  • But now, Jordan's cocaine charge has since been altered to reflect a charge of ketamine possession, according to FOX affiliate WOFL, TMZ and CBS affiliate WKMG.
    Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • In the show’s third season, Edi Patterson’s Judy Gemstone, one of three adult heirs to the televangelist empire, stirs up a sexless affair with her touring guitarist, unknown to her innocent husband BJ, played by Tim Baltz.
    Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2025
  • For The Golden Bachelorette star Joan Vassos, however, the goal was a sexless week.
    Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • The roomy cabinet includes five shelves (two fixed and three adjustable) with Euro-style tempered glass doors for a chic peak inside.
    Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2025
  • How to fix a jammed garbage disposal The first step in fixing a jammed disposal is to switch it off and unplug it.
    Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • As someone on the asexual spectrum, that sounded perfect.
    Jess Kim, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Remembering Charlotte stingray Due to its rarity, asexual reproduction discovered in animals often makes headlines, but sometimes, predictions are made too early.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025

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“Neuter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neuter. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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