eviscerates

present tense third-person singular of eviscerate
as in cleans
to take the internal organs out of the ancient Egyptians would eviscerate the bodies of the dead as part of the process of mummifying them

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Recent Examples of eviscerates This quote standing alone appears to be a forceful argument for the opponents of the right, but Trumbull’s full quote actually eviscerates their argument. Ediberto Roman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026 My hope is that judges will be very, very careful about a systemic creep that totally eviscerates the purpose and intent of the establishment clause. John E. Jones Iii, The Conversation, 15 Apr. 2026
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Verb
  • There’s a very quick interview about filmmaking (and concrete) with Sopranos star and Ridgewood regular Michael Imperioli, and a longer interview with a guy who cleans gum off sidewalks professionally.
    Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Perdomo Torres, 27, was one of seven people in a van owned by Professional Ocean Service Corp, a company that cleans planes.
    David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026
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  • Regular washing removes allergens, germs, and buildup from skin, dust, and pet hair.
    Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Wastewater treatment removes a large share of those pollutants, but not everything disappears.
    Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • As the Moon highlights what matters most to you, Chiron draws attention to your daily responsibilities and well-being.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Glycerin draws moisture into thirsty skin and vitamin E keeps it soft and conditioned.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026

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“Eviscerates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eviscerates. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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