How to Use neutralize in a Sentence

neutralize

verb
  • The lands between the warring countries were neutralized.
  • The soldiers tried to neutralize the attack by dividing the invading army.
  • One way to neutralize the pair is to play keep-away with the ball.
    Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2023
  • The move helped neutralize the James-Davis pick-and-roll attack.
    Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 23 Apr. 2024
  • Their plan was to keep Williams in the pocket, to neutralize his legs and force him to attack through the air.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
  • The Rams neutralized Smith in the opener, shutting out the Seahawks in the second half.
    Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 18 Nov. 2023
  • As a small plus, the process also neutralizes the pH of the remaining residue.
    John Timmer, Ars Technica, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Saliva also needs time to neutralize the acids in the mouth that can break down the enamel.
    Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2023
  • The starch in bread helps neutralize the effects of capsaicin.
    Anthea Levi, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
  • Live grenades lay in wait, to be neutralized by sappers.
    Isabel Kershner Sergey Ponomarev, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2023
  • The coating also neutralizes the electric charges that can cause your clothes to shock or cling.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2024
  • Made with the power of baking soda, these chews work to neutralize odors and leave your dog's breath smelling fresh.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 July 2023
  • Pines found that waves in the first gas could neutralize waves in the second; where heavy electrons bunched, light electrons would thin out.
    Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 9 Oct. 2023
  • Part of the reason may be that some of these allergens are super tough to neutralize or purge.
    Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2022
  • The acidic stream will be either neutralized or shipped out in trucks, while the alkaline stream will be returned to the ocean via a floating barge.
    IEEE Spectrum, 26 Mar. 2024
  • The injuries neutralized each other to create a thrilling, tight game.
    Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024
  • Step 2: Apply the soothing kaolin and bentonite clay mask that neutralizes step one.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 3 May 2024
  • Against the Bucks, Brogdon neutralized Jrue Holiday while attacking the paint for the layups.
    Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Apr. 2023
  • Another civilian shot and neutralized one of the gunmen while the second fled, the Zaka spokesman said.
    Elliott Gotkine, CNN, 20 June 2023
  • Antacids work by neutralizing stomach acid, while PPIs and H2 blockers reduce the amount of acid the stomach makes.
    Maggie O'Neill, Health, 16 Nov. 2023
  • To neutralize the leftover stripper, apply a deck cleaner with a pump sprayer, then scrub and rinse one more time.
    Halee Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2023
  • There's also a green tint to the sunscreen itself, which helps neutralize any redness on your skin.
    Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Apr. 2024
  • The Memphis shooting led Jewish groups to praise the teamwork shown by the school and police to neutralize the threat and capture the man accused of firing the shots.
    Adrian Sainz, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Aug. 2023
  • Edey will be neutralized, and the quicker Cougars will dominate.
    Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
  • The Celtics have the defensive personnel to neutralize Harden and Maxey, with their lengthy wings and feisty guards.
    Nicole Yang, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Apr. 2023
  • The cleaner has a slight citrus scent from the natural oil in the formula, which works with the gel formula to stick to the sides of drains and pipes to prevent and neutralize clogs.
    Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2022
  • Unlike Kate, no one needed her to save the world today or to sweat through her clothes while neutralizing some new crisis.
    Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2023
  • Trying to neutralize Aaron Donald is a tough task in the best of situations.
    Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 3 Oct. 2022
  • The rice starch grabs oil and neutralizes odors with the signature Eva NYC fragrance composed of vanilla, musk, jasmine, and amber notes.
    Maria Conti, Southern Living, 26 July 2024
  • Registered Democrats voted for the only choice available, as the party effectively neutralized any challengers to Biden (i.e. Dean Phillips).
    Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 30 July 2024

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