as in to clean
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 eviscerate President Donald Trump promises clean water for every American, but his latest budget eviscerates federal funding to replace toxic lead pipes, filter out forever chemicals and keep sewage out of lakes and streams. Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025 Sitting in a room full of pretentious ex-friends and mentally eviscerating them all is a universal human experience. Literary Hub july 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025 Megyn Kelly, known for not mincing words, eviscerated the guest list for the wedding during the latest episode of her eponymous SiriusXM show. Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 30 June 2025 The proposal is being offered as an amendment to Senate Bill 627, a housing measure that would essentially be eviscerated. Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for eviscerate
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  • Failing to clean dirty clothing or fabrics gives larvae an ideal food source.
    Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 30 July 2025
  • Todd, 56, began by discussing an inmate who suffered a lung health issue after allegedly being forced to clean asbestos and black mold without a respirator.
    Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 30 July 2025
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  • El Salvador’s legislature approved constitutional amendments removing term limits, potentially allowing its President Nayib Bukele to rule for life.
    Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 1 Aug. 2025
  • This article was updated with additional context and to remove a reference of Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
    Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025

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