NEUTRALIZES Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

neutralizes

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present tense third-person singular of neutralize

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 Fiber-rich foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains stimulate saliva, which neutralizes acids and washes away food particles. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2026 Fruits, vegetables and whole grains stimulate saliva production, which neutralizes acids and washes away food particles. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026 According to Microban, the treatment captures and neutralizes odor molecules, with performance lasting up to 50 home launderings. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026 As water flows through, the media traps or neutralizes certain contaminants before the water reaches you. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026 In addition to hydrogen peroxide, these strips contain xylitol, which boosts saliva flow and neutralizes the acids in your mouth that can break down your enamel. — Sara Coughlin, Allure, 8 Sep. 2026 Glutathione is an antioxidant made primarily in the liver that neutralizes other unstable molecules that attack the body and cause cellular damage. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026 Vinegar neutralizes odor-causing bacteria, while baking soda maintains freshness. — The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026 The common thread Domestic records collection and foreign data-for-aid deals rest on the same faith that anonymization neutralizes the risk of pooling sensitive health data. — Jennifer D. Oliva, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026

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The global economy, meanwhile, is proving more resilient than expected as the AI investment boom offsets some of the energy shock from the Middle East conflict.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
Longer life offsets costs The researchers also examined whether the additional electronics could be economically justified.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of offsets

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That assassinates Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sparking retaliatory attacks by Iran across the Middle East.

— Jill Lawrence, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
Soleimani assassination | Trump orders a drone strike in Iraq that assassinates Qasem Soleimani, an influential Iranian military commander.

— Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 1 Mar. 2026

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Elevate your legs This zero-cost prevention tactic simply counteracts the force of gravity.

— Erica Sloan, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026
Winds may not be quite as strong near Sacramento in the evening as the Delta breeze counteracts some of the north winds — a peculiar setup — but could still be gusty in sudden bursts.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026

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With career-defining performances from Jodie Foster and Sir Anthony Hopkins, this movie still absolutely slays 35 years after it was released.

— Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2026
When his friend Richard (Leo Suter) slays Beatrice’s husband as well, the two come up with a scheme to marry the sisters and take over their property.

— Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of slays

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Leaders who decide where human judgment is mandatory provide a signal that responsible progress outweighs speed at any cost.

— Ryoji Sekido, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
Overall, opposition to data centers outweighs support by 30 points, with polls showing the majority of Republicans oppose the construction of data centers near them.

— Riley Callanan, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026

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TensorFlow Lite, a Google software tool, executes movements, including walking and recovery, using data from the phone’s internal sensors a few times per second.

— muskanbhatia, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
Teams built one system that both decides what to do and executes it.

— Alex Salazar, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

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