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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Mac barks at Andi as the two of them drive home.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
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Much like a dog that barks at every little noise and passerby, my skin is reactive.—
Devon Abelman,
Allure,
24 Apr. 2026
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This is all because of a process known as ram pressure stripping, where the gravitational pull of another celestial body strips gas away.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
30 May 2026
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From there, the ornamentation strips back, room by room, evolving with the narrative of the album.—
Angela Tafoya,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2026
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Trainer argues that the SpaceX S-1 registration statement exposes a litany of weaknesses.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Vaping exposes users to nicotine, which is an addictive substance, and a range of potentially harmful substances.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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And the tower was poised to become the centerpiece of The Climb, a British indie film that cast Cara Delevingne as a fearless eco-protester who scales Western Europe’s tallest building.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
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For instance, stepping up to a 10-contract position scales your risk to exactly $500.—
Nishant Pant,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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“Defoliates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defoliates. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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