denudes

Definition of denudesnext
present tense third-person singular of denude
as in strips
to remove of all covering or surface layers Excessive logging has denuded the hillside of trees.

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  • Yes, the Fed's preferred measure of inflation — the core PCE index — strips out the impact of food and direct energy costs because those tend to be more volatile and central bankers want to focus on underlying trends.
    Zev Fima, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
  • The heat triggers a chemical reaction that strips the oxygen away, leaving behind carbon monoxide as a byproduct.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
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  • Removing protective material too soon exposes soil to fluctuating temperatures.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Investigation exposes a decade of abuse The investigation into Joachim began after the victim, age 14, came forward after telling her sister-in-law about the abuse, the DA's office said in a news release.
    Briauna Brown, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
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  • Falsehood scales instantly; correction limps behind.
    Tom Debley, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The recipe scales up easily to feed more people.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Denudes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denudes. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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