Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defoliating
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So how did Council possibly talk Self into barking after the Jayhawks improved to 22-9 overall and 12-6 in Big 12 play?—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2026 -
Four players were booked, a Charlotte FC goal was controversially disallowed and Estévez spent a solid portion of his evening barking at the fourth official.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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The six miles of beach are perfect for surfing, but also shelling and just plain sitting.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Remember Russia shelling the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine, the largest in Europe?—
Javier Blas,
Twin Cities,
9 Mar. 2026
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But stripping out the geoeconomic nuance risks creating a false sense of security.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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The state Senate on Monday advanced a House proposal demanding that cities and counties treat short-term rentals like any other homes, stripping almost all local requirements for inspections, parking, fire safety and licensing.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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In tight spaces where a straight driver can't complete a full rotation, that elbow geometry is the difference between finishing the job and abandoning it after hurting your wrist, skinning your knuckles, and questioning your life choices.—
Omar Kardoudi
March 05,
New Atlas,
5 Mar. 2026
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Then the athletes rip off the skins and ski a short downhill portion before returning to climbing, this time with a combination of skinning and bootpacking (dashing uphill in their ski boots, with skis secured to a backpack).—
The Sports Desk,
NBC news,
18 Feb. 2026
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The founders’ long-term vision includes scaling RE Media Group globally, expanding educational platforms and continuing to build brands that create cultural and economic impact.—
Felysha Walker,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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The cross-industry initiative will return May 26–27 for two days of keynotes, panels and networking focused on scaling next-generation fiber solutions and strengthening collaboration across the value chain.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Mar. 2026
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This would give people peace of mind that their car will start during the winter months and/or to avoid exposing them from being pushed to spend a couple of hundred dollars on an unnecessary replacement.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
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Show business can be exposing and unbearably harsh, which is tough to deal with at any age, let alone for young actors who haven't fully matured yet.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Mar. 2026
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Allen started shucking at age 12, and quickly fell in love with the oyster bar environment - its people, pace, and sense of place.—
Rai Mincey,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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Mike Tomlin has no interest in shucking the weight of the Pittsburgh Steelers' recent playoff failures onto the shoulders of his players heading into Monday night's opening-round visit by Houston.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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This clever stem remover gadget makes hulling strawberries quick and clean.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Defoliating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defoliating. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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