as in cleaning
to take the internal organs out of
ancient Roman prophets would disembowel animals in order to read the future from their entrails
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Recent Examples of disemboweling
Films that accompanied the curriculum also showed the Netsilik disemboweling a seal and carving up a caribou.
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Jonathan Zimmerman, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
Jonathan Zimmerman, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disemboweling
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The great-great-grandson of Frank Zamboni, the inventor of his namesake ice-cleaning vehicle, attended his first postseason game since the Comeback on Katella, a Ducks double-overtime victory over Edmonton in the second round in 2017.—
Todd Harmonson,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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However, Steve Evans, owner of Memphis Maids, extolls the virtues of regularly cleaning above and around your cabinetry.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
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This would be achieved by making the flying experience less like an airplane and more like an automobile, including replacing mechanical control linkages with fly-by-wire systems, even removing the traditional rudder pedals.—
David Szondy
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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Experts recommend removing outdated tags before each trip and using airline apps or tracking devices for better visibility.—
Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Disemboweling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disemboweling. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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