Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defoliates
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Plus, the exhaust barks out back with little pops and bangs on throttle liftoff.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
5 Aug. 2025
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Lucas Retzler, a 6-foot, 255-pound senior defensive tackle, strips the ball from Hampshire’s running back and returns fumble 70 yards for a TD in Jacobs 53-13 win over Hampshire.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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In particular, the state and builders are interpreting Florida’s new SB 180 in a broad and controversial manner that strips local government control over growth.—
Josh Salman,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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This transformative experience for the wearer exposes what luxury is missing in part.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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With the help of her aides, Abigail uncovers the conspiracy, exposes Livingston, and regains her position.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The real test is whether governments, corporations, and consumers can demand an AI ecosystem that scales sustainably.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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And as the crypto ecosystem scales further, the absence of these protections will become increasingly consequential.—
Mark R. Weaver,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Defoliates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defoliates. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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