DEFOLIATES Synonyms: 15 Similar Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus

defoliates

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present tense third-person singular of defoliate

as in shells

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During the drive, a tank shells the car, killing most of the occupants.

— E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2025

Definition of shells

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Nomono also has a lighter version called the Stellar Kit that strips the system down to two lavalier microphones and a mobile app.

— Damion Taylor, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Renasens received the Innovation in Recycling Technology Award for its waterless process that strips dyes and separates fibers in blended garments while leaving them intact.

— Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 6 July 2026

Definition of strips

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Cigarette Smoke and Environmental Pollution Breathing in cigarette smoke, car exhaust, or factory fumes exposes your lungs to harmful particles.

— Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 6 July 2026
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is making the case for party unity as this year's primary season exposes ideological divisions among Democrats.

— Michel Martin, NPR, 3 July 2026

Definition of exposes

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Skeptics doubt the model scales to studio budgets, and some top creators are rejecting Hollywood deals entirely, choosing to release original work directly on YouTube.

— Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Companies with adaptive governance that scales with the business and supports decision making rather than slowing it are visibly more resilient when conditions tighten.

— Abdulrahman Hammad, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

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