as in shed
to cast (a natural bodily covering or appendage) aside
a crab molts its shell as it grows larger
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Recent Examples of molted
Our fish farm worked beautifully right up until the NewCoral molted, growing fins and fangs and one rocky fin, terrorizing the coastline and hunting the NewFish almost to NewExtinction.
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Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for molted
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Assisting guests to create memorable experiences through the years means Ali has also seen his fair share of requests that shed light on some of the biggest travel mistakes.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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During his interview with Fox News Digital, Aaron shed some light on his character.—
Ashley Hume , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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With fabric that peeled away at the top edge of the shoes, the silhouette stood out in a sea of classic heels.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
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Beer enthusiasts will want to keep their eyes peeled for more information on the upcoming Beer Club, which Berrier plans to launch in early November.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Molted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/molted. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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