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as in offsets
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 assassinates
to put to death deliberately
orders to find the renegade colonel and to neutralize him
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Recent Examples of neutralizes
The acidic content in vinegar breaks down mineral deposits, hard water stains, and buildup and neutralizes odors.
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Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
At the same time, the fabric softener on dryer sheets neutralizes the static cling that is attracting dust and debris.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
Instead of scattering light, this coating neutralizes reflections, making dark scenes easier to see even under direct lighting.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
Its acidity effectively breaks down grease, eliminates mold, neutralizes odors, and dissolves mineral deposits.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Formulated with aloe and ginseng, this not only neutralizes redness but soothes and conditions the lash line simultaneously.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Nov. 2025
This is because potassium neutralizes acids that can contribute to bone loss.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 7 Nov. 2025
While most scented soaps do a mediocre job of masking food smells with harsh, cheap fragrances, Naomi’s scrub neutralizes offending odors with bread-yeast enzymes, then leaves behind subtle, but incredibly luxurious notes of bergamot, black pepper, sandalwood, and ginger.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
His studio team appreciates how subtle soft pink/white crystal lighting neutralizes the green of the glass.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
At the same time, the fabric softener on dryer sheets neutralizes the static cling that is attracting dust and debris.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
Instead of scattering light, this coating neutralizes reflections, making dark scenes easier to see even under direct lighting.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
Its acidity effectively breaks down grease, eliminates mold, neutralizes odors, and dissolves mineral deposits.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Formulated with aloe and ginseng, this not only neutralizes redness but soothes and conditions the lash line simultaneously.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Nov. 2025
This is because potassium neutralizes acids that can contribute to bone loss.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 7 Nov. 2025
While most scented soaps do a mediocre job of masking food smells with harsh, cheap fragrances, Naomi’s scrub neutralizes offending odors with bread-yeast enzymes, then leaves behind subtle, but incredibly luxurious notes of bergamot, black pepper, sandalwood, and ginger.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
His studio team appreciates how subtle soft pink/white crystal lighting neutralizes the green of the glass.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutralizes
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This includes wage garnishment, tax refund seizure through the Treasury Offset Program, and collection of federal benefits like Social Security offsets.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Feb. 2026
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Connecticut House Republicans last October proposed dramatically expanding a state income tax credit that offsets a portion of middle-class households’ municipal property tax bills.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2026
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If your return has a simple math error or a mismatch with income the IRS already has on file (like a missing 1099), the IRS often corrects it automatically and sends you a notice explaining the change.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The fourth-wall-breaking commercial starts with Osbourne filming a Super Bowl commercial about a 4G phone when the director corrects him and tells him that the new version is a 5G.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
8 Feb. 2026
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Her unscrupulous, power-hungry uncle Claudius (Kôji Yakusho) murders his own brother to become king.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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That’s partly because its senseless violence, inspired by the Manson murders among other grisly homicides, feels all too plausible.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
4 Feb. 2026
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Fabric softener counteracts those negative charges, neutralizing them.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2026
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However, orthopedic surgeons explain that the amount of sugar in the beverage actually counteracts those bone-supporting benefits.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
25 Dec. 2025
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Teyana Taylor slays in red at an event in Las Vegas, while Hudson Williams smiles for the cameras at Men's Fashion Week in Milan.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
18 Jan. 2026
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Chriselle Lim demonstrates that a precise center part, along with a straight style, is the perfect formula for a sharp bob that slays.—
Omenaa Boakye,
InStyle,
31 Dec. 2025
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Experts said that, in most cases, cardiovascular protection outweighs any potential risks.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
5 Feb. 2026
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According to Buddhist worldviews, people are reborn in the hells when their bad karma severely outweighs their good karma.—
Megan Bryson,
The Conversation,
5 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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The technology also executes structured tasks under governance controls.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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The virus spreads to a glioblastoma cell, kills it, and then makes a copy of itself that spreads again to another glioblastoma cell.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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They're also usually eaten without cooking, a process that kills said bacteria.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Neutralizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutralizes. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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