as in to alter
to remove the sex organs of desex the baby chickens destined for market

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  • Becoming disabled radically altered her life in ways that are both challenging and empowering.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 June 2025
  • Familiarity with those three helped Kirk learn when his pitchers’ offerings are especially locked and when he’s got to alter the plan.
    Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 2 June 2025
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  • As of now, the issue has mostly been fixed, though not entirely.
    Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 8 June 2025
  • Keep in mind that bush-type beans and peas generally don't need support, but pole beans require trellises or cages for their vining stems. Lupines: Many growers don't realize that lupines belong to the legume family and can also benefit neighboring plants with their nitrogen fixing roots.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025
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“Desex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desex. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.

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