as in to clean
to take the internal organs out of the ancient Egyptians would eviscerate the bodies of the dead as part of the process of mummifying them

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Recent Examples of eviscerate If anyone needed further evidence that Kendrick Lamar eviscerated Drake in their feud, look no further than the response Lamar received while performing in Drake’s hometown of Toronto this week. Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2025 The tuna and oranges scene, which is famously our introduction to Rita’s sarcasm and her ability to eviscerate someone and be funny about it. Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025 Trump’s refugee gambit comes just as his Administration is eviscerating a range of other protections for immigrants. Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 1 June 2025 While the United States eviscerates its innovation system, China is staying the course. David G. Victor, Foreign Affairs, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for eviscerate
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  • Does cleaning your cleaning supplies seem overkill?
    Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
  • The brush head is designed to clean hard-to-reach areas, helping to prevent gingivitis and cavities.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
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  • The partnership removes technical barriers from accepting crypto payments by operating within existing Shopify payment flows and handling blockchain complexity behind the scenes.
    Anastasia Chernikova, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
  • The museum worked with American Airlines mechanics to remove those control surfaces.
    Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2025

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“Eviscerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eviscerate. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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