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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  • This product’s biggest highlight is its pH Power Technology, which cleans laundry using millions of micro-scrubbers that break down odors and dirt with ease.
    Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Kelly does the grocery shopping, but Lally still cleans and cooks for herself (and only takes one baby aspirin and one blood pressure pill a day).
    Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
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  • Tent sweeps, in which the government removes tents from public areas, are a human rights concern.
    Jeremy Wolff, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
  • Anything that disrupts the water’s surface tension — or removes it altogether — can spare your backyard from swarms.
    Ryan Brennan April 30, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
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  • His work always draws great interest and debate, and the mayor is hopeful that his latest piece can be preserved for Londoners and visitors to enjoy.
    Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 2 May 2026
  • Telluride draws luxury buyers Telluride remains mostly immune to the uncertainty seen elsewhere.
    Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 2 May 2026

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“Eviscerates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eviscerates. Accessed 8 May. 2026.

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