Definition of desexnext
as in to alter
to remove the sex organs of desex the baby chickens destined for market

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  • Vibe Science frames the next generation as devices that alter physiology on demand.
    Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
  • Cárdenas talked with episode director Trey Edward Shults about the right way to illustrate the Bowdens’ POV and landed on a number of devices that would alter reality without becoming overly self-conscious.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 3 July 2026
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  • And 35% of Americans currently disagree with deploying violence to fix their concerns about the direction of the country.
    Saige Miller, NPR, 1 July 2026
  • This way, the hotel staff can fix any issues and help your stay feel far more comfortable.
    Molly Burford, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
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“Desex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desex. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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