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Recent Examples of denude
Working with community leaders, Zhou's efforts have resulted in a significant decrease of ceremonial releases, denuding of wild populations and mistreated animals.
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Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Sep. 2024
Biologists are concerned that if the fire burns intensely in the watershed, denuded earth and ash could fill the creeks when rains come, seriously harming water quality and potentially killing fish.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2024
The rationale is likely that Russia’s fighting capabilities will be denuded enough to justify the expense.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 June 2024
Wildfires can strip trees and burn ground cover, denuding the landscape and leaving it vulnerable to landslides.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 29 May 2024
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Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Sep. 2024
Biologists are concerned that if the fire burns intensely in the watershed, denuded earth and ash could fill the creeks when rains come, seriously harming water quality and potentially killing fish.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2024
The rationale is likely that Russia’s fighting capabilities will be denuded enough to justify the expense.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 June 2024
Wildfires can strip trees and burn ground cover, denuding the landscape and leaving it vulnerable to landslides.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 29 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denude
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In an interview with GQ, Malone admitted that stripping down to his skivvies was a bit intimidating.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Harsh chemicals like bleach and ammonia can strip the finish and dull the surface, leaving the floor prone to scratches and other damage.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Aug. 2025
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While focus is often on seed funding, scaling, and corporate infrastructure, individual consequences — cross-border tax, valuations, succession planning, and asset protection for intergenerational wealth preservation — are frequently an afterthought.—
Priya Prakash Royal Esq. LL.M. MBA AEP TEP,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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These types of vehicles are scaled down versions of the original model and are made for children to drive.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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The most dangerous conditions are forecast for Middle Bay near Presque Isle, Little Presque Isle, McCarty's Cove, Au Train Bay, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and exposed areas of Grand Marais Harbor.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The conference was an opportunity to be exposed to the financial innovation in these states.—
Vipin Bharathan,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Denude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denude. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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