eviscerates

Definition of evisceratesnext
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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  • The device literally cleans itself.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
  • Hot or warm water cleans these more effectively.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
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  • The plan removes hundreds of millions of emissions allowances but creates a new incentive pool and more free permits for industry, aiming to keep refineries and manufacturing from leaving the state.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
  • In general, electrification cuts energy costs, removes the volatility of fuel prices, and builds more resilient operations.
    Justin Worland, Time, 29 May 2026
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  • The Asian New Talent section, which spotlights debut and second features by Asian directors, draws 12 titles from across the continent and beyond.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 May 2026
  • Just like Smart’s pair of floral pants, these have a crisp white base with a floral pattern that instantly draws eyes.
    Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026

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“Eviscerates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eviscerates. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.

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