Thesaurus results for EVISCERATES

eviscerates

verb

present tense third-person singular of eviscerate

as in cleans

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 eviscerates This quote standing alone appears to be a forceful argument for the opponents of the right, but Trumbull’s full quote actually eviscerates their argument. — Ediberto Roman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026 My hope is that judges will be very, very careful about a systemic creep that totally eviscerates the purpose and intent of the establishment clause. — John E. Jones Iii, The Conversation, 15 Apr. 2026

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The formula has a neutral pH that cleans hardwood floors and protects them from discoloration, too.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026
There’s a very quick interview about filmmaking (and concrete) with Sopranos star and Ridgewood regular Michael Imperioli, and a longer interview with a guy who cleans gum off sidewalks professionally.

— Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026

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Instead of replacing merchandisers, AI removes bottlenecks and gives time and control back to brand teams.

— Zohar Gilad, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Cash does not mean skipping the closing process Another common misunderstanding is that selling for cash removes the normal legal steps involved in transferring real estate.

— Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of removes

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Leaping around in time, Gilroy draws us into Alex’s world with an effervescent wink at the badness of his behavior.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026
Double Standard, the ground-floor bar, is a go-to for late-night drinks and a hip crowd, while the rooftop draws a steady stream of creatives with its panoramic cityscapes and lighthearted cocktails (in keeping with its stateside locations).

— Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026

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