as in shed
to cast (a natural bodily covering or appendage) aside
a soap that promises to help me exfoliate all that dry, flaky skin I've apparently been carrying around
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Recent Examples of exfoliated
The outermost layer of skin (epidermis) has been exfoliated, revealing newer, more sensitive layers underneath.
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Essence, 8 Jan. 2026
Essence, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exfoliated
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The lifts have stopped for the day and skiers have shed their Bogner gear by the roaring central fire.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Johnson’s administration and Burke’s team had discussed the executive order via email and phone calls before the announcement, according to records obtained by the Tribune via a Freedom of Information Act request that shed more light on the rare public disagreement.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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The coating between the pillars peeled away under strain, but the tops of the pillars remained protected.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Its fruit, however, has a slightly sweeter and milder taste but can still be easily peeled.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
15 Feb. 2026
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The plant produces Circulose—a dissolving pulp made from 100 percent discarded cotton textiles—designed to integrate into existing textile supply chains and move circular solutions beyond the pilot phase into sustained industrial production.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Feb. 2026
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Most of the others have been ruled out in connection with the case, after being shown to have been discarded by agents assisting in the search.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Exfoliated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exfoliated. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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