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
The Platinum mask is best for neutralizing brassy tones in blonde hair, while the rose-gold iteration warms up light hair with pink and golden tones.
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Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
Contains Antioxidants Antioxidants protect cells from damage by neutralizing reactive compounds called free radicals.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 29 Dec. 2024
But for all the unit’s strengths, the spotlight will be focused on Patrick Surtain II, perhaps the NFL’s premier shutdown corner and the Broncos’ best shot at neutralizing Chase.
—J.j. Bailey, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Iran's recent nuclear advances give President-elect Trump a crucial decision to make in his first months in office: Try to neutralize the threat through negotiations and pressure, or order a military strike.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
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Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
Contains Antioxidants Antioxidants protect cells from damage by neutralizing reactive compounds called free radicals.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 29 Dec. 2024
But for all the unit’s strengths, the spotlight will be focused on Patrick Surtain II, perhaps the NFL’s premier shutdown corner and the Broncos’ best shot at neutralizing Chase.
—J.j. Bailey, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Iran's recent nuclear advances give President-elect Trump a crucial decision to make in his first months in office: Try to neutralize the threat through negotiations and pressure, or order a military strike.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutralize
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These funds, along with government subsidies, helped offset premiums for millions of Americans, driving the enrollment gains seen in recent years.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Large pharma companies are also bracing for upcoming drug patent expirations that could wipe out $300 billion in revenues by 2028, putting more pressure on them to offset losses with new products.—
Annika Kim Constantino,Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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Garfield was assassinated by a disgruntled and delusional office-seeker named Charles Guiteau.—
Mo Rocca,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2025
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The mountain’s name will revert to Mount McKinley, named for William McKinley, the 25th President of the United States, who was assassinated on September 14, 1901.—
Jayme Moye,
Outside Online,
24 Jan. 2025
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This story has been corrected to show that Berkowitz works at Georgetown University, not George Washington University.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Keep an open mind when your partner, family members or friends point out differences in your parenting and be ready to correct it.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN,
16 Jan. 2025
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King Charles Makes History with Emotional Visit to Auschwitz for Holocaust Memorial Day: 'A Sacred Moment' Holocaust Memorial Day honors the lives of the six million Jewish people who were murdered during the Holocaust, the millions killed under Nazi persecution and during subsequent genocides.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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In Los Angeles, Miami and New York, killers have targeted and murdered groups of homeless people in a matter of days.—
Leah Goodridge,
TIME,
27 Jan. 2025
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Putin cannot slay inflation because Russian interest rates are already at a whopping 21%, and the Russian ruble is collapsing.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
TIME,
23 Jan. 2025
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With Mikko camped out to his right midway through the second stanza, Makar beat DeSmith glove-side with a wrister from the blue line for his 100th career goal, slaying the Avs’ power-play dragon and becoming the fastest active defenseman in the NHL to hit the century mark as a pro.—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
18 Jan. 2025
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The mission went forward, was executed flawlessly, and Walton was returned to safety.—
Daniel Klaidman,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2025
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There was a tiny cell, its walls painted deep red and carved with graffiti, where prisoners who were to be executed were kept.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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Tens of thousands succumbed to disease, starvation and mining-related accidents, while others were killed as part of a larger genocide.—
Laura Kiniry,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Jan. 2025
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But some believe the same elements behind the older Kennedy’s assassination also killed the former senator.—
Michael Loria,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Neutralize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutralize. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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