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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Once the introductions conclude, and the occasion is marked by more sacred singing and circle dancing, Thomas sheds light on his confusing claim that Solomon reigned above all others.—
Mary Jo Bang
July 9,
Literary Hub,
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Research into de-extinction of the moa will likely shed light on New Zealand's ecological past.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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Moscow struggled for several months to dislodge Kyiv from the area, although a fresh push in recent weeks has peeled back Ukraine's grip toward the border.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Jeff Marks, director of portfolio analysis for the Club, said investors should keep their eyes peeled for any deals with other countries, which could improve optimism and sentiment in the markets.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Molted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/molted. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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