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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  • Weisel recommends removing the leaves, or at least stripping the leaves from the bottom two-thirds of the stem.
    Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Rather than stripping the skin, Japanese skin care emphasizes gentle yet thorough cleansing to preserve hydration.
    Iman Balagam, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
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  • According to the team, the research emphasizes the value of combining CFD modeling with small-scale field testing, especially when scaling up to large alpine PV plants.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
  • This is a continuation of the company’s retail expansions — before launching its direct-to-consumer website earlier this year, the platform built up partnerships with Jared, Selfridges, and Dubai’s Duty Free, scaling to more than 100 wholesale doors.
    Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
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  • Authorities warn that such attacks require little specialist knowledge but can have dramatic and far-reaching consequences, exposing vulnerabilities in densely interconnected urban infrastructure.
    Anna Noryskiewicz, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
  • As a result, the department must now either define a narrower project that fits within the constraints of existing law or pursue legislative authorization — potentially exposing the project to greater political risk and public scrutiny.
    Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 2 Jan. 2026
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“Denuding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denuding. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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