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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  • Depending on how often your household uses your microwave, the inside should be cleaned at least once a week with dish soap and hot water on a microfiber cloth.
    Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
  • These masks can be used multiple times if cleaned and kept in a dry place.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
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  • Law enforcement officers had removed the mouth of the irrigation tube diverting water from a nearby creek, but all the piping remained.
    Rachel Becker, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
  • By Wednesday morning, investigators had left the residence, the scene was cleared, and police tape had been removed.
    Bradford Betz , Matt Finn, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Gutted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gutted. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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