disembowels

Definition of disembowelsnext
present tense third-person singular of disembowel
as in cleans
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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  • Then the system cleans the brushroll, and dries it at almost 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
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  • The solution removes moisture from the nail plate to ensure a long-lasting finish and contains biotin to strengthen the nails.
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  • Suarez told Fox News Digital that diverting offenders away from prosecution removes a critical point of accountability.
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  • And if the Supreme Court makes an early enough ruling that guts the Voting Rights Act, that could allow a slew of Southern states to redraw their maps before 2026 as well.
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  • The government’s lawyers argued the ruling effectively guts a statute aimed at reducing gun violence by preventing unlawful drug users from wielding firearms.
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“Disembowels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disembowels. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.

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