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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Guardianship is a life-altering and often permanent legal process that strips disabled adults of control over their life decisions.—
Emily Hoerner,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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If Anthropic maintains safety provisions and OpenAI strips them away, OpenAI gets the contracts and the future advantage.—
Michael Gregory,
The Conversation,
4 June 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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Nuuly effectively scales a boutique feel, making clothing rental feel less like a transaction and more like a personalized closet, built just for the individual.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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Online forums reflect better service experiences as Rivian scales up.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
10 June 2026
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“Defoliates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defoliates. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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