as in to 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 exfoliate
The collection includes six at-home foot care staples like bath salts, exfoliating scrubs, nourishing balms and dry oils, all made in Germany with vegan formulations and 100 percent natural origin ingredients.
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
There’s usually a serene look to their faces, having been harshly exfoliated or gently beaten by oak and eucalyptus branches.
—Outside Online, 28 May 2025
During a pedicure, some technicians go the extra mile by exfoliating not just the feet, but the legs too.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Exfoliating: This is the time to really get into the nitty-gritty with exfoliating your body and following up with a fresh shave.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
There’s usually a serene look to their faces, having been harshly exfoliated or gently beaten by oak and eucalyptus branches.
—Outside Online, 28 May 2025
During a pedicure, some technicians go the extra mile by exfoliating not just the feet, but the legs too.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Exfoliating: This is the time to really get into the nitty-gritty with exfoliating your body and following up with a fresh shave.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exfoliate
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Check out a few other deals Amazon has on outdoor storage sheds below.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Due to the new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), Boston may have to shed major salaries this summer to avoid any severe penalties.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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That's because high humidity levels can cause a lot of moisture to become trapped in these materials which leads to wood bucking or paint peeling overtime.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
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Then score down the skin, peel back and eat like so.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
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“Exfoliate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exfoliate. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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