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
Both programs were specifically formed to surveil left-wing movements—everything from anti-war protests to radical Black activism—and ultimately infiltrate and neutralize them by any means necessary.
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Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2025
And with Solis and Briana Webb — who led Piedmont with 19 points — attacking them inside and getting them in foul trouble, the Highlanders neutralized Tech’s size advantage.
—Devin Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025
The third-team All-American was completely neutralized by the frontline of Kansas State, which threw constant double teams her way.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025
The Trojans’ best skill on defense is protecting the paint, but that is neutralized by Kansas State’s ability to space the floor.
—Chantel Jennings, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2025
And with Solis and Briana Webb — who led Piedmont with 19 points — attacking them inside and getting them in foul trouble, the Highlanders neutralized Tech’s size advantage.
—Devin Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025
The third-team All-American was completely neutralized by the frontline of Kansas State, which threw constant double teams her way.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025
The Trojans’ best skill on defense is protecting the paint, but that is neutralized by Kansas State’s ability to space the floor.
—Chantel Jennings, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutralize
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They may also be withheld and used to offset unpaid child support or past due federal debts, including student loans.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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And forged closer alliances to offset Trump’s chaos.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The expiration date marks the day the Prime Minister of Granada, Maurice Bishop, was assassinated by a firing squad, which was followed by a U.S. military invasion.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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One 1964 document showed that two intelligence assets discussed potentially assassinating Castro under the administration of President Lyndon Johnson.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2025
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This story has been corrected to show the name of the residents' group is Eaton Fire Residents United, not Eaton Fire Residents Unite.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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According to the administration, the measure will correct long-standing global trade imbalances that have disadvantaged the U.S. and motivate companies to relocate their manufacturing operations in the country.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Michael Dukakis’ response to a campaign debate question about his opposition to the death penalty, even if Kitty Dukakis were raped and murdered, was blamed as part of the reason for his loss.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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David Huff, 43, of Syracuse, is accused of murdering both his son Jeremiah Huff, 11, and his girlfriend Yeraldith Tschudy, 32, on March 17.—
Lesley Cosme Torres,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Use logic and math to determine who slays the most orcs and rank them from greatest to least.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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To finally slay that demon and experience it with Elliot.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2025
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James Dennis Ford was put to death last month for the 1997 murder of a couple in Charlotte County and Edward James was executed earlier this month for raping and murdering an 8-year-old girl and killing her grandmother.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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His lawyers claimed that executing him would violate the Eighth Amendment, which protects against forms of cruel and unusual punishment.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Renee Moore worked near the building and relied on its daycare for her 6-month-old son Antonio Cooper Jr., who was among those killed.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Alhadeff's sister, 14-year-old Alyssa, was one of the 17 people killed in the 2018 Parkland high school massacre in South Florida.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Neutralize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutralize. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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