as in to sever
medical
to remove (part of a person's body)
His arm was badly injured and had to be amputated.
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Recent Examples of amputate
In another part of the room was assistant coach Porter Ellett, who alluded to having his right arm amputated in high school.
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Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2025
The dog also had to have one of his back legs amputated, but that hasn't stopped him from traveling from Louie's Legacy Animal Rescue in New York City to follow his Puppy Bowl dreams.
—Staff Author, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Choosing not to amputate is about doing what’s best for her health and happiness, as recommended by her veterinary team.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
After all, what says hardcore quite like amputating your own fingertip with a pocketknife?
—Sarah Goodman, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2025
The dog also had to have one of his back legs amputated, but that hasn't stopped him from traveling from Louie's Legacy Animal Rescue in New York City to follow his Puppy Bowl dreams.
—Staff Author, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Choosing not to amputate is about doing what’s best for her health and happiness, as recommended by her veterinary team.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
After all, what says hardcore quite like amputating your own fingertip with a pocketknife?
—Sarah Goodman, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Amputate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amputate. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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