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also exorcizing
as in dumping
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
please exorcise that offensive word from your vocabulary
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Recent Examples of exorcising
My experiment was about more than exorcising the demons of my inbox.
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Cal Newport, New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2025
The Mets spent last autumn exorcising demons and this fall conjuring new ones to take their place.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Normally, a video of your favorite singer ferociously digging a hole in the ground in a grassy meadow and then screaming into the void as if exorcising a demon would be cause for concern.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 12 Aug. 2025
Anthony is feeling more confident after exorcizing his demons at the villa and reconnecting with his passion for cooking.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025
Cal Newport, New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2025
The Mets spent last autumn exorcising demons and this fall conjuring new ones to take their place.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Normally, a video of your favorite singer ferociously digging a hole in the ground in a grassy meadow and then screaming into the void as if exorcising a demon would be cause for concern.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 12 Aug. 2025
Anthony is feeling more confident after exorcizing his demons at the villa and reconnecting with his passion for cooking.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exorcising
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Countries like China let their industries pollute freely, dumping chemicals into rivers, pumping toxins into the air and throwing plastics into the ocean.—
Chip Lamarca,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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Lately on TikTok, people have been dumping frozen orange juice concentrate into blenders alongside Greek yogurt, bananas, and other fridge and pantry staples to recreate the viral Orange Julius smoothie.—
Ashia Aubourg,
Outside,
3 Jan. 2026
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How To Prep Blueberries Before Washing Before cleaning, spread fresh blueberries onto a plate or tray and sort through, discarding any moldy, shriveled, or crushed berries, along with stray stems or leaves.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Fix-It Fair is designed to help community members breathe new life into their beloved but broken items, rather than discarding them.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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In recent weeks, powerful atmospheric river storms have swept across Washington, Oregon and California, unloading enormous amounts of rain.—
Farshid Vahedifard,
The Conversation,
29 Dec. 2025
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As condo owners have been slapped with high fees and assessments that make their units difficult to sell, Zalewski expects people to start unloading their units and taking major losses.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
29 Dec. 2025
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Some are even ditching their $300 formulas for this smoothing pick.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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Gardeners, particularly Gen Z and Millennials, are rebelling against throwaway culture by ditching disposable gardening.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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The loss dropped Sacramento to 8-29, half a game ahead of the New Orleans Pelicans for the worst record in the Western Conference, while the Kings’ losing streak extended to six games.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The pair have both been criticised for their roles in England losing the Ashes in Australia yet again, with the home side wrapping up the series in a record-equalling 11 days.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Exorcising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exorcising. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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