as in altered
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as in fixed
to remove the sex organs of
agreed to let the children have the dog on the condition that they have her neutered
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutered
Adjective
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The viewing experience can feel like slipping into an altered fugue state, time suspended entirely.—
Alissa Wilkinson,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025 -
However, speculation about an altered version of the flag appearing on government websites has fueled conspiracy theories.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Corporate entities dealing in health care need to be fixed, without condemning the dedicated people who strive for the betterment of the patient.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Dec. 2024
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This broken system needs to be fixed.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Given this political trend, Sanders has made a terrific-looking but sterile movie.—
Armond White,
National Review,
26 Feb. 2025
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Surrounded by a blank white glare, Amato would open sterile metal tubes to capture the mist.—
Carl Zimmer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Hamit has a history of rage and abuse, leading Ali down a darkening path that may, strangely, end up jumpstarting his impotent life.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
25 Jan. 2025
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Then, the Ducks punched back, and the Penguins looked pretty impotent for the remainder of the opening 20 minutes.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Neutered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neutered. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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