Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defoliates
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During the drive, a tank shells the car, killing most of the occupants.—
E. Alex Jung,
Vulture,
11 Dec. 2025
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In the video, Paddick’s black Labrador, Growler, barks in curiosity.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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In Network, Sidney Lumet cast Duvall as Frank Hackett, a broadcast television executive who barks about his lack of principles loudly and often.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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In theory, the format strips out unfair competitive advantages, reduces conference matchups in the early rounds, offers access to better venues and opens attendance to a broader swath of college hockey fans.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the physical pain of a torn ligament or a broken bone, a sports injury often strips a young athlete of a big part of their identity.—
Ian McMahan,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Using kratom exposes people to risks that are not well understood.—
Andrew Kolodny,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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That doctors resort to such radical measures exposes the limits of what modern medicine can offer.—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2026
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The law scales back the IDs voters can present at the polls.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Treat scales with horticultural oil according to label directions.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Defoliates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defoliates. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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