as in sheds
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 molts
Almost like a gremlin, the same creature that appears small and tiny then molts its skin and then becomes huge.
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Adam B. Vary, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
Adam B. Vary, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
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The exhibit also sheds light on the artist’s personal life that was just as dramatic as his works.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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Autopsy sheds light on cause of death Ahead of the charges against Burke, details of how Celeste died and who was under investigation remained hidden as authorities convened a grand jury and shielded investigative findings from the public.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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As the ball comes in, two players move towards either post and another is positioned at or peels away to the penalty spot, with the ensuing chaos providing opportunities to score.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Lemon peels speed up decomposition in your compost bin.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Molts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/molts. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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