1
as in peeling
to cast (a natural bodily covering or appendage) aside
a snake's skin doesn't grow as the snake does, so every so often the snake will shed its old skin
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as in dumping
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
you need to shed your old notions of propriety and have some fun for a change
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Recent Examples of shedding
Scorpions undergo several molts, shedding their exoskeletons to grow and transition into a new stage, or instar.
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Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
In a 2025 interview with Parents, Danielle opened up about her diagnosis and how hair shedding led her to see a doctor.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
The state’s vaunted defense industry was shedding tens of thousands of jobs with the closure of military bases after the end of the Cold War.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Mounting raw material and transport costs aside, load shedding due to gas and electricity shortages has driven a 25-30 percent decline in garment manufacturing, per the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
Besides a bit of shedding in the first couple washes, these plush towels have stayed in great condition over the months for Lee’s bath routine.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Fromowitz said rapid weight loss pushes follicles into the shedding phase.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
In late 2025, officials announced archaeologists had uncovered a cache of bullets fired during the Battle of Culloden, shedding new light on its final moments.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Unfortunately, there’s no telling when the legacy bundle will stop shedding customers.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
In a 2025 interview with Parents, Danielle opened up about her diagnosis and how hair shedding led her to see a doctor.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
The state’s vaunted defense industry was shedding tens of thousands of jobs with the closure of military bases after the end of the Cold War.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Mounting raw material and transport costs aside, load shedding due to gas and electricity shortages has driven a 25-30 percent decline in garment manufacturing, per the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
Besides a bit of shedding in the first couple washes, these plush towels have stayed in great condition over the months for Lee’s bath routine.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Fromowitz said rapid weight loss pushes follicles into the shedding phase.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
In late 2025, officials announced archaeologists had uncovered a cache of bullets fired during the Battle of Culloden, shedding new light on its final moments.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Unfortunately, there’s no telling when the legacy bundle will stop shedding customers.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shedding
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The film disrobes Wintour’s mythos by peeling back that which surrounds Miranda, who bears the editor’s same chilly, soft-spoken tenor whether exhilarated or furious.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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However, some of the issues — specifically the awnings, peeling paint, and debris — had been cited nearly three years earlier.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Severe thunderstorms barreled through the Kansas City area early Monday, unleashing frequent lightning and booming thunder, dumping torrential rain and triggering a tornado warning.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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Investors bought tech stocks viewed as supporting the AI infrastructure buildout and dumping those seen as threatened by its adoption.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
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In his first year as general manager, Gregory navigated last summer well, orchestrating the Durant trade and discarding Bradley Beal.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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And a key component of the novel and the show is the setting itself, which is a real impeachment of our mental health system, this history of confining and discarding lives that has spilled out into the streets of America.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Nataliia had gone to the bus station, where soldiers were spraying foam to contain the nuclear fallout, and to the hospital, where men in white coats were unloading victims on stretchers from the backs of ambulances.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Hauler has no cab (essentially a self-driving platform) and is designed for 40-foot and 53-foot shipping containers and runs dock-to-dock—unloading at the destination rather than dropping a trailer and leaving.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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The bright wallpaper that Nataliia and Valerii had hung was sloughing off in layers, green giving way to roses.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Gentle exfoliation is key to sloughing off winter buildup and revealing fresh, radiant skin.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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Others are ditching gas engines for electric vehicles.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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Instead of leggings and a T-shirt for travel days, this sleek set gives you comfort without ditching style.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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On the Sonora stage Sunday, the 22-year-old Newark rapper-producer who arrived at the current screaming catharsis via a circuit of molting SoundCloud-era microgenres was at once dangerously commanding and euphoric while tearing through highlights from last year’s Revengeseekerz.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
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Why Emperor Penguins Are Declining Emperor penguins depend on stable Antarctic sea ice for breeding, raising chicks and molting for at least nine months of the year.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Stay calm and adjust without losing your place.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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The Dodgers extended their losing streak to four games with a 3-2 loss to the Cardinals.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Shedding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shedding. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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