NEUTER Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

neuter 1 of 2

verb

Definition of neuter

as in to alter

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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2 of 2

adjective

as in sexless

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Fort Worth Animal Care and Control is offering free spay and neuter and microchipping services throughout the city. — Mary Ella Hastings july 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026 Every pet adopted through the initiative will be spayed or neutered, be up to date on vaccinations, microchipped and licensed with the City of Elk Grove, according to the release. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026

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This year, Spay Neuter Network is bringing these lessons to San Antonio classrooms, focusing on underserved communities where families may need greater access to affordable spay/neuter and vaccination services. — Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Mar. 2026 The Humane Society’s focus is on building and strengthening pet families through barrier-free adoptions that include spay/neuter surgery, microchipping and vaccinations, and has achieved a high live release rate by focusing on compassionate care and community partnerships. — Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for neuter

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Vibe Science frames the next generation as devices that alter physiology on demand.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
Cárdenas talked with episode director Trey Edward Shults about the right way to illustrate the Bowdens’ POV and landed on a number of devices that would alter reality without becoming overly self-conscious.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 3 July 2026

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Diehards were inflamed that their sexless music was linked to sexy dark romance clips.

— Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026
By dispensing with sons and lovers, the tribe of sexless females would double its rate of reproduction and so, quite quickly, take over.

— Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 22 June 2026

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