Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deforesting
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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 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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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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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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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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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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Kids were on shucking duty, while the adults were in charge of cutting the corn off the cob.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
27 Nov. 2025
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The scars of the past become painfully visible during a dam drawdown, exposing a graveyard of cypress trees that didn’t survive the inundation of water.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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San Diego County military bases have failed to provide proper shelter and care for many of their working canines, periodically exposing the dogs to extreme weather and potential infections, according to a new report by the Inspector General of the Department of Defense.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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In a new campaign for Revolve Los Angeles, Hadid tapped into the sunny city's minimal aesthetic by wearing a white floor-length side-boob-baring dress.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
10 Mar. 2026
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Kerry Washington stunned in a custom navy blue Prada gown that featured a daring side-baring silhouette with sequin straps and a flowing pleated tulle skirt.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Deforesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deforesting. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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