denuding

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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  • Indeed, France recorded its hottest nights since records began in 1947, and in that context, many people are stripping down.
    Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • Sydney Sweeney is welcoming summer by stripping down to her summer swimwear—and a timeless addition from her Syrn brand.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 27 June 2026
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  • These are hero buys that will survive the elements, no matter whether plans include scaling mountains or sunning in parks.
    Ellie Davis, Vogue, 2 July 2026
  • Authorities identified the climbers as Angela Nikolau, 33, and Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, a Russian couple known for scaling skyscrapers and other towering structures around the world.
    Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
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  • Her bodycon mermaid skirt was covered in diagonal rows of slits, exposing glimpses of her legs, hips, and butt.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 1 July 2026
  • This disconnect creates a growing opportunity for buyers while exposing weaknesses in businesses that haven't been built for transferability.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
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“Denuding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denuding. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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