denuding

Definition of denudingnext
present participle of denude
as in stripping
to remove of all covering or surface layers Excessive logging has denuded the hillside of trees.

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  • The developer had planned to demolish the building and had begun stripping the units.
    Catherine Odom January 29, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
  • This gentle yet effective face wash combines the clarifying power of tea tree oil with salicylic acid to keep breakouts at bay without stripping your skin.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
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  • The blueprint involves scaling back to a monthly publication and implementing a hybrid business model where the Reader reverts to a for-profit newspaper, backed by philanthropic support.
    Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Forbes has compiled a list of 20 big private equity zombies—businesses that are either scaling back or simply treading water.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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  • The 20-1 Bruins struggled against Illinois despite winning 80-67, exposing execution issues the team aims to address.
    Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Curated by Simon Angel, the Sustainable Innovations section spotlighted new design principles and materials while exposing traditional designers and textile manufacturers to innovative techniques and perspectives—sparking conversation, inspiration, and opportunities for meaningful collaboration.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Denuding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denuding. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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