Definition of evisceratenext
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 First, an animal’s carcass is found, eviscerated in a way no predator could. Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026 The song eviscerated Rosselló and his administration for its corruption. Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026 Sinner then eviscerated Alex de Minaur in the quarterfinals, shaded a close first set against Ben Shelton and dominated the next two in the semis, and never looked fewer than several classes above Alexander Zverev in the final. Owen Lewis, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026 The Panthers got eviscerated by Mayfield in their most recent meeting, when the QB had five touchdown passes in a 48-14 win in the penultimate week of the 2024 season. Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 19 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for eviscerate
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  • To clean light soot buildup, Silva-Nash recommends using a quality glass cleaner paired with a microfiber cloth to sufficiently restore clarity.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Teens can give back to their community and earn service time on Tuesday night by helping to spring clean the library.
    Melissa Grzybowski, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
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  • Under the settlement, Buckfire agreed to remove all references to race as eligibility or selection criteria and clarify that its scholarships do not give preference to any student based on race or ethnicity.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 3 Mar. 2026
  • The database does not make clear which of the plaques, maps, films and books ultimately will be removed or recast by the Interior Department, though some have already been axed.
    Karin Brulliard, Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026

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“Eviscerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eviscerate. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.

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