gutted

Definition of guttednext
past tense of gut
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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  • The holding rooms also need to be cleaned at least once a day, and detainees need to have a medical screening within 12 hours of entry.
    JT Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
  • To prolong their lifespan, plastic cutting boards can be put in the dishwasher for cleaning; wooden ones can be cleaned with a diluted bleach solution or disinfectant.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
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  • While the iron catalyst must be removed after processing, the method yields more graphite and is financially viable, according to techno-economic analysis published in Bioresource Technology.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The grand jury’s report can include recommending someone be removed from office.
    Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Gutted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gutted. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.

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