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 threat has been neutralized, and there is no danger to commercial travel in the region.
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Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
In the semifinals last season, Auriemma went to a smaller lineup to neutralize UCLA’s and South Carolina’s size advantage.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
Absorb Odors With Baking Soda A box of baking soda also neutralizes odors on sofas, rugs, and in the kitchen.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
The acidic content in vinegar breaks down mineral deposits, hard water stains, and buildup and neutralizes odors.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
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Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
In the semifinals last season, Auriemma went to a smaller lineup to neutralize UCLA’s and South Carolina’s size advantage.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
Absorb Odors With Baking Soda A box of baking soda also neutralizes odors on sofas, rugs, and in the kitchen.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
The acidic content in vinegar breaks down mineral deposits, hard water stains, and buildup and neutralizes odors.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutralize
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Costco is working to offset the cost of tariffs and is raising prices selectively.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Like Beck, Moniak rated negatively in defensive WAR in ’25, but the defensive drawback could be offset by platooning him in right field.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated in September while speaking at a Utah university, established Turning Point USA in 2012 to encourage young people to engage in free speech and advocate for conservative policies.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
6 Feb. 2026
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Harry Jacobs, who was recently named head of the office's criminal division, was also involved in the prosecution of Vance Boelter, the man accused of assassinating former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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This story has been updated with new information, to reframe parts of the story and to correct spelling errors.—
Steve Patterson,
Florida Times-Union,
5 Feb. 2026
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Problems arise when trees interfere with power lines, but professional pruning can correct this.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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Attorneys for a Utah woman accused of murdering her husband are seeking a last-minute change of venue, arguing the case has become too well-known locally for justice to be decided by an impartial jury.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Mangione has been charged with stalking and murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and faces multiple firearm charges.—
Lorena O’Neil,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2026
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The event paid fitting tribute to the recent passing of actress Catherine O’Hara, who slayed in the 2000 film Best in Show.—
Greg Cote
February 8,
Miami Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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The slaying dramatized the perils faced by journalists in Mexico, where scores have been slain in recent years.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Using its multi-camera vision system, the robot identifies laundry items, determines their orientation and shape, and executes folding motions learned during training.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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This was the first of many awooga visuals to come—mass twerking, a fleeting shot of guy-on-guy grinding, and Bad Bunny executing his trademark crotch thrust.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
9 Feb. 2026
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Democrats demanded new restrictions on federal immigration agents in exchange for voting to fund DHS after Alex Pretti was killed last month in Minneapolis.—
Riley Beggin,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Cuba said 32 of its citizens were killed in the attack.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Neutralize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutralize. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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