Definition of desexnext
as in to alter
to remove the sex organs of desex the baby chickens destined for market

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  • Instead of acting as flaws, these regions serve as energy traps that alter how light is emitted.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Apr. 2026
  • This is altered by telehealth, which allows patients to start this delicate procedure in a calm, secure and private setting.
    Lucy Jones April 11, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
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  • As Barca’s German manager finished answering the final question of his post-match press conference, his eyes fixed on the back of the room.
    Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Remember, honest conversations can fix a lot, but everyone has to want to fix things in the first place.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Desex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desex. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.

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