excreting

verb

Definition of excretingnext
present participle of excrete
as in secreting
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excreting
  1. expelling
  2. eliminating
  3. releasing
  4. evacuating
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  • In August, supermarket chain Aldi recalled approximately 28,000 Ambiano Single Serve Coffee Makers after receiving 25 reports of the machines expelling hot water, resulting in three burn injuries.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The smart tool is also equipped with a HEPA (or high-efficiency particulate air) filtration system, which captures microscopic particles and allergens while expelling cleaner air.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of expelling
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  • Generative AI search products like Google’s AI Overviews pull content directly from websites into search results, in many cases eliminating the need for users to visit the original sources.
    Marc McCollum, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • In the end, the Bucs didn’t need the win, because the Falcons fell to the Panthers later in the day, eliminating Atlanta from postseason contention.
    Zak Keefer, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of eliminating
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  • After releasing their independent debut record in 1987, Jane’s released their major label debut, Nothing’s Shocking, in 1988.
    Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Morgan Wallen treated his fans to a New Year's Eve surprise by releasing a new song.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of releasing
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  • Last week, Ukraine's Intelligence Directorate reported that Russia had begun evacuating its warships from the Tartus naval base, and airlifting weaponry from Khmeimim.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • After evacuating their home, a nonprofit gave Carmen and her family dry clothes.
    Nate Perez, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of evacuating
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