exorcises

verb

variants also exorcizes
Definition of exorcisesnext
present tense third-person singular of exorcise
as in discards
to get rid of as useless or unwanted please exorcise that offensive word from your vocabulary

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  1. eliminates
  2. removes
  3. loses
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  • House Bill 5803 eliminates a 3% contribution Michigan public school teachers pay toward retiree health care benefits.
    Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
  • After using the device for a few months, the 10-year-old carpet in my bedroom looks so much brighter, and the machine eliminates the amount of elbow grease and time necessary to deep clean.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of eliminates
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  • This exfoliating treatment basically removes all of the grime blocking your armpit hairs, allowing for an easier grow-out process and, therefore, minimal ingrown hairs.
    Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Using a banana peel to wipe leaves not only removes dust, but the oils in the peel also lend a bit of polish to leaves, giving them a bit of extra shine.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of removes
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  • The Dark Lord loses his temper and skewers Celebrimbor with a spear.
    Hayden Mears, TVLine, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Low protein is usually caused by extreme malnutrition (a deficiency in nutrient intake) or kidney or liver diseases, where the body produces too little protein or loses too much of it.
    Laura Schober, Health, 2 Oct. 2024
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