You can download this free plugin:
https://wordpress.org/plugins/hide-featured-image
Install it and activate it on your WordPress site.
Then, go to: Settings ==> Hide Featured Image
For the option "Hide from all Posts (not Custom Post Type)?" select "Yes" and then click the blue "Submit Query" button.
Done!
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