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also exorcize
as in to eliminate
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
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Recent Examples of exorcise
The Ritual The Bottom Line Been there, exorcised that.
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Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
Many want a fresh start under a new manager to exorcise the demons of this season.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
DraftKings Promo Code as Knicks Look to Close Out Celtics
The Knicks can exorcise franchise demons on Friday night in Madison Square Garden.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
In a far-off city, all our heroes teamed up to defeat an invading empire and kill the evil immortal sorcerer guiding their invasion, all while exorcising their own various demons or taking on some new ones.
—Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
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Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
Many want a fresh start under a new manager to exorcise the demons of this season.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
DraftKings Promo Code as Knicks Look to Close Out Celtics
The Knicks can exorcise franchise demons on Friday night in Madison Square Garden.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
In a far-off city, all our heroes teamed up to defeat an invading empire and kill the evil immortal sorcerer guiding their invasion, all while exorcising their own various demons or taking on some new ones.
—Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exorcise
Verb
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Use your steamer in the sink, around the base of your faucet, and around the drain to eliminate mold smells and any buildup.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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Nearly 1,300 measles cases have been confirmed in the U.S. this year, the most in three decades and since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000.—
Brayden Garcia
July 11,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 July 2025
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Spanning over three decades, Syed’s work features discarded, everyday materials that are then woven into striking pieces.—
Sonya Rehman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The bill also discards the education requirement so the governor could appoint a Secretary of Education with no education experience.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Davis has partnered with multiple programs to eradicate childhood hunger in the U.S. and recently launched the Davis-Tennon Foundation.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
30 June 2025
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Vaccines eradicated smallpox and dramatically reduced infant deaths from measles, tuberculosis, whooping cough, and tetanus.—
Kelsey Piper,
Vox,
27 June 2025
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Why are passengers required to remove their shoes at security checkpoints?—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
8 July 2025
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Advertisement The Prime Minister’s remarks echoed a growing sentiment within his far-right coalition, where calls to permanently remove Palestinians from Gaza have become more open in recent months.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
8 July 2025
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Once the introductions conclude, and the occasion is marked by more sacred singing and circle dancing, Thomas sheds light on his confusing claim that Solomon reigned above all others.—
Mary Jo Bang
July 9,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
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Research into de-extinction of the moa will likely shed light on New Zealand's ecological past.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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The couple were initially set to exchange vows in Japan in the early summer of 2020, but those plans were jettisoned due to the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2025
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That speculation was jettisoned to the past tense Thursday.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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Saks then lined up $350 million in new financing in May only to ditch that in favor of $600 million in financing last month from a group of bondholders jockeying for a better position in the capital structure.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
7 July 2025
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So do yourself a favor and ditch the heavy layers this summer.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
7 July 2025
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Or, excuse me, that should read Lily’s dancer boyfriend, Diego, dumped her and her subsequent breakdown is one more thing for Charlotte to worry about.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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The sand, pre-washed and compacted upon arrival, was dumped into an 18-inch wooden frame, with elements such as hospitality added to help remove debris from the air.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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“Exorcise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exorcise. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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