as in to sever
medical
to remove (part of a person's body)
His arm was badly injured and had to be amputated.
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Recent Examples of amputate
Victor was taken off life support April 12, four days after physicians amputated one of his legs in a desperate attempt to save his life.
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John Bacon, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025
The patient’s toe had been amputated because of an infection causing unbearable pain and Dr Shaik, a neurology resident overseeing her care was worried.
—Hansa Bhargava, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The performer’s family announced Caliente’s death Sunday on social media; while no cause of death was provided, her family revealed just days before her death that Caliente had her right leg amputated due to a severe infection.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2025
Jiggly Caliente won’t be returning to her position as a judge on Drag Race Philippines after the drag performer had most of her right leg amputated following an infection.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 24 Apr. 2025
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John Bacon, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025
The patient’s toe had been amputated because of an infection causing unbearable pain and Dr Shaik, a neurology resident overseeing her care was worried.
—Hansa Bhargava, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The performer’s family announced Caliente’s death Sunday on social media; while no cause of death was provided, her family revealed just days before her death that Caliente had her right leg amputated due to a severe infection.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2025
Jiggly Caliente won’t be returning to her position as a judge on Drag Race Philippines after the drag performer had most of her right leg amputated following an infection.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amputate
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The Vatican has been working for years to try to improve relations with China that were officially severed more than seven decades ago when the Communists came to power.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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The Vatican has been working for years to try to improve relations with China that were officially severed over seven decades ago when the Communists came to power.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Weekend warriors yank out invasive plants to save L.A. River.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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This month, officials yanked millions in tax receipts from restaurant sales as well as state marketing support, according to local affiliate ABC4.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
22 May 2025
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“Amputate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amputate. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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