disemboweling

present participle of disembowel
as in cleaning
to take the internal organs out of ancient Roman prophets would disembowel animals in order to read the future from their entrails

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  • Doctors struggle to access complete patient histories, researchers spend months cleaning inconsistent datasets, and hospitals face spiraling costs just to keep outdated systems running.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • But, cleaning it regularly and keeping the space well-ventilated greatly helps prevent the build up of mold.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
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  • Inside the metal carry case, there’s the dermaplaning Facial Razor, complete with one handle and three durable stainless-steel blades that offer delicate precision when removing peach fuzz and dead skin cells.
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  • Perhaps your direct manager has been cold over Slack lately, removing you from important assignments or emails.
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“Disemboweling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disemboweling. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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