spayed 1 of 2

spayed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of spay

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spayed
Adjective
  • All adoptable pets are spayed, neutered and up to date on vaccines and tests.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
  • This reader hopes that will be a rebuttal to all the dubious America 250 content flooding orgs beholden to the neutered NEA.
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • The state’s 1849 constitution has been altered a lot over the years.
    Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Watch out for heat stroke symptoms such as confusion, altered mental state, slurred speech, loss of consciousness (coma), hot, dry skin or profuse sweating, seizures, and very high body temperature.
    Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 2 July 2026
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“Spayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spayed. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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