excreted

verb

Definition of excretednext
past tense of excrete
as in secreted
formal to pass (waste matter) from the body or from an organ in the body excrete sweat The kidneys excrete toxins.

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  1. secreted
  2. expelled
  3. eliminated
  4. released
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  • The first is amylin, a hormone that is co-secreted with insulin in the pancreas.
    Bruce Gil, Quartz, 18 Nov. 2024
  • These hormones are secreted by the intestines after a person eats to regulate blood sugar levels.
    Bruce Gil, Quartz, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of secreted
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  • At the scene, cops found three 9mm shell casings as well as a few live rounds that had been expelled from the pistol as the suspect freed a jam.
    Ellen Moynihan, Twin Cities, 8 Dec. 2024
  • All 15 suspects were suspended from Salisbury University, with some of those also expelled from their fraternity, the institutions said.
    Alaa Elassar, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of expelled
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  • During the past 18 months, Johnson eliminated 456 Police Department vacancies, stunting any potential growth in ranks and canceled police academy training classes, further undermining the department’s future capability.
    Dylan Sharkey, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • After a brutal overtime loss to the Dolphins last Sunday, the Jets are 3-10 and are officially eliminated from playoff contention for the 14th consecutive year.
    Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of eliminated
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  • Drug overdose deaths in the United States fell 17% between July 2023 and July 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a new report released Wednesday.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • His sentencing also takes into account the time already served since his May arrest, meaning he could be released in approximately 12 months, according to his legal team.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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