neutralization

noun

Definition of neutralizationnext
as in nullification

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Recent Examples of neutralization But Ukraine need not destroy every element of the Russian military to achieve strategic neutralization—stripping away the enemy of its ability to achieve its objectives. — Andriy Zagorodnyuk, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2025 The two antibodies also worked additively, producing stronger neutralization together than either antibody achieved alone. — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Soko has developed specific products for this problem, including SuperCast, which completes the neutralization of the oxidizing agents, removes the residues and eliminates yellowing. — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Jan. 2026 By integrating detection, deception, and neutralization into a single ecosystem—and leveraging the power of autonomy—Ultra Maritime is redefining how naval forces defend themselves beneath the waves. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for neutralization
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neutralization
  1. nullification
  2. invalidation
  3. annulment
  4. revocation
  5. abolition
  6. cancellation
Noun
  • While most college broadcast-journalism programs tend to encourage would-be talent to ditch their regional accents in favor of a more neutral, untraceable delivery, TV pros who came up in the bigs aren’t subject to that sort of verbal nullification.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
  • The votes fell strictly along party lines, with every Republican member supported the nullification of a landmark conservation policy that 99 percent of Americans wanted to keep.
    — Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 10 June 2026
Definition of nullification
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  • The outspoken rapper has often asserted her own personal truth, and seen its invalidation in conversation with others.
    — Sheldon Pearce, NPR, 9 May 2026
  • The Supreme Court’s invalidation of the IEEPA tariffs is final.
    — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026
Definition of invalidation
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  • Cyrus and Johanna Rosie Scholem, known as FireRose, had only been married for seven months before their split, with the country music star asking the court for an annulment on the grounds of fraud.
    — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
  • After that ended in an annulment, Paschel went on to wed three more times (in 1998, 2007 and 2015) and fathered at least four children, including his late son Kazhem, who died in March 2018 at 13 months old.
    — Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Definition of annulment
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  • The beach town also set up a one-strike revocation rule for short-term lodging permit holders whose tenants are in violation of public safety laws during the safety enhancement periods.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • Resigned-Disciplinary — This is Oregon’s version of disciplinary revocation.
    — David J. Neal July 5, Miami Herald, 5 July 2026
Definition of revocation
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  • Fuller, an early feminist, played a central role in many progressive movements in 19th century America, including abolition and prison reform.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 1 July 2026
  • He was ultimately released after President Prabowo Subianto granted abolition.
    — Chandra Asmara, Fortune, 30 June 2026
Definition of abolition
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  • In the event of cancellation, Sponsor will award the Prize in a drawing from among all eligible, non-suspect entries received prior to cancellation.
    — AJC.com, AJC.com, 30 June 2026
  • Designed for travel, work or leisure, the EH13 features intelligent hybrid active noise cancellation for a more focused listening experience.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of cancellation

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