as in shedding
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 molting
Extreme drought is causing breeding grounds, molting spots and migration stopover sites to vanish.
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 7 Aug. 2025
The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for molting
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As early as February, the public sector began shedding jobs.—
Rob Lancit,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Since March, job growth has continued to slow to a crawl, with more industries shedding jobs than adding.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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Just one narrow swipe of the peel-off formula gives you the perfect amount of peeling power.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Utilizing a variety of tools that allow for shading, etching, and peeling creates a layered effect and transforms pumpkins into detailed pieces of multi-dimensional art.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Molting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/molting. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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