as in cleaned
to take the internal organs out of
you'll need to gut the fish and wash it out before you can cook it
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Chris made a third and cleaned the play up.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026 -
Or tie the decorative touches together with this area rug from textile brand Loloi—its neutral pattern won’t pull focus from the rest of your decor and can be easily cleaned with a hose.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2026
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When Wondra was removed from his cell and placed on suicide watch, Crimin said, his possessions were boxed up.—
Alex Brizee
March 3,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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After receiving permission from the government, Brevard County Public Works removed 10,000 pounds of concrete to create an opening large enough to extract the animal.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Gutted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gutted. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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