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as in 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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as in assassinated
to put to death deliberately
orders to find the renegade colonel and to neutralize him
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Recent Examples of neutralized
The Leafs neutralized two of the most dangerous players in the league, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.
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Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Visible light passes through the gaps, but the high-energy waves of an EMP are snagged and neutralized by the conductive pattern.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
Normally, a restructuring by a major partner might spook investors, but Embraer successfully neutralized this headwind with massive new demand from global lessors.
—Sasirekha Subramanian, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
For instance, in soils that have more than 20% organic matter, like those found in parts of Florida and other agricultural regions, the tests’ acids may be partially neutralized by other compounds in the soil.
—Dinesh Phuyal, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
And the real challenge will be how to find a way back again to some central or other definition of our politics in which this trend is neutralized, just as is what happened over time in Europe and in America on the left.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
His speed on deep patterns — one of his greatest strengths — has been neutralized to a large extent because of substandard quarterback play and Tagovailoa’s lack of arm strength.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
The only piece missing in the 26-year-old Bonitto’s season — besides an All-Pro nod — was consistent effort in the run game, as he’ll sometimes be neutralized by one-on-one blocks on the outside.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Jan. 2026
Cooper neutralized the situation and detained the rapist.
—William Earl, Variety, 18 Jan. 2026
Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Visible light passes through the gaps, but the high-energy waves of an EMP are snagged and neutralized by the conductive pattern.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
Normally, a restructuring by a major partner might spook investors, but Embraer successfully neutralized this headwind with massive new demand from global lessors.
—Sasirekha Subramanian, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
For instance, in soils that have more than 20% organic matter, like those found in parts of Florida and other agricultural regions, the tests’ acids may be partially neutralized by other compounds in the soil.
—Dinesh Phuyal, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
And the real challenge will be how to find a way back again to some central or other definition of our politics in which this trend is neutralized, just as is what happened over time in Europe and in America on the left.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
His speed on deep patterns — one of his greatest strengths — has been neutralized to a large extent because of substandard quarterback play and Tagovailoa’s lack of arm strength.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
The only piece missing in the 26-year-old Bonitto’s season — besides an All-Pro nod — was consistent effort in the run game, as he’ll sometimes be neutralized by one-on-one blocks on the outside.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Jan. 2026
Cooper neutralized the situation and detained the rapist.
—William Earl, Variety, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutralized
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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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The All American Halftime Show was heavy on guitars, Americana, and Christian praise, and was bracketed by tributes to Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, who was assassinated in September.—
Nikki McCann Ramirez,
Rolling Stone,
8 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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The full inspections show how each establishment has corrected or is working to correct any remaining violations.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
8 Feb. 2026
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An error in an application cannot be corrected after the deadline.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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The book's Japanese translator was murdered, and others associated with it were attacked.—
Anderson Cooper,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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In a desperate bid to recover his losses, he's murdered after fixing a boxing match.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Feb. 2026
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In one of the most chilling images of the massacre, dozens of corpses executed by the police were lined up on the ground in a public square.—
Evandro Cruz Silva,
The Dial,
10 Feb. 2026
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Citizens executed in the street for exercising their right to free speech?—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Pike was killed by head and neck trauma and was from Stamford, Connecticut, Teton County Coroner Brent Blue told the outlet.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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After Renee Good was shot and killed by a Customs and Border Protection agent in Minneapolis, Peak said more than 1,200 protested in the northwest Valley with just two days' notice.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Neutralized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutralized. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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