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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
Before that fiery momentum goes into effect, however, there’s still shedding to be done, whether that be a specific pattern or a mindset shift.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Viviscal’s formula is a favorite among shoppers, who swear it’s filled in sparse spots and prevented shedding—quickly.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
Active aero reduces the energy needed to reach top speeds by automatically shedding drag in corners and on straights.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Kim Kardashian is shedding some light on a social media moment that sparked speculation.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
But one symptom that takes lots of new parents by surprise is hair shedding.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026
The deciduous foliage takes on golden hues before shedding in autumn.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
The city is shedding its legacy of relentless growth, carving green arteries like Cheonggyecheon from concrete and breathing new life into old rail lines.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Teams cannot carry only 13 players on their 15-man roster for more than two consecutive weeks, so Denver won’t be able to trade someone solely for salary-shedding purposes without subsequently adding another player, either via the same trade or by signing someone like Jones.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Viviscal’s formula is a favorite among shoppers, who swear it’s filled in sparse spots and prevented shedding—quickly.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
Active aero reduces the energy needed to reach top speeds by automatically shedding drag in corners and on straights.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Kim Kardashian is shedding some light on a social media moment that sparked speculation.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
But one symptom that takes lots of new parents by surprise is hair shedding.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026
The deciduous foliage takes on golden hues before shedding in autumn.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
The city is shedding its legacy of relentless growth, carving green arteries like Cheonggyecheon from concrete and breathing new life into old rail lines.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Teams cannot carry only 13 players on their 15-man roster for more than two consecutive weeks, so Denver won’t be able to trade someone solely for salary-shedding purposes without subsequently adding another player, either via the same trade or by signing someone like Jones.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shedding
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Dry winter air can leave you with cracked, peeling skin, gritty eyes, and a scratchy throat.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2026
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Paint is peeling from the walls, the layout is awkward, and the atmosphere isn't helped by stark fluorescent lights and hospital-like tiles on the floor.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Jan. 2026
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Some universities are now dumping buyout funds at discounts following years of poor returns, while public stocks have outperformed the asset class.—
Phil Serafino,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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As a major winter storm began dumping snow across the Baltimore area early Sunday, several hundred employees at Sinai Hospital stayed to keep the hospital running and patients cared for.—
Josh Davis,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2026
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Drain, discarding the soaking liquid.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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Add pork, discarding the excess sauce.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
22 Jan. 2026
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Even listening to a favorite song and dancing around the kitchen while unloading the dishwasher can become a beloved family ritual—just think about what brings your family joy, and go from there.—
Erica Jackson Curran,
Parents,
11 Jan. 2026
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State officials said the flatbed was owned by J and A Towing, a business in Belding, Michigan, and that Greenville Steel was not involved in unloading the forklift.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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So, on Thursday night’s show Kimmel doubled-down once again, sloughing off the latest attack from the leader of the free world on his late night comedy show.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
21 Nov. 2025
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Skincare, after all, begins precisely with one’s choice of cleanser, setting the stage for clean, glowing skin by morning and sloughing away the day’s impurities by night.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
7 Oct. 2025
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On Wednesday, Elon Musk said the company was ditching its iconic Model X and Model S cars to clear factory space for humanoid robots.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Khai recently had her first major haircut, ditching her XXL long blonde hair for a sweet little lob.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
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Here, Jaffe softens the borders between his dual interests in electronic music and jazz, crafting compositions that are constantly molting and emerging anew.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
20 Dec. 2025
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Extreme drought is causing breeding grounds, molting spots and migration stopover sites to vanish.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Aug. 2025
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After losing two games at home over the past four days, ASU will look to break out of its shooting slump on the road at Coastal Carolina on Wednesday.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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Both had extreme highs and lows, were enveloped by intense criticism, struggled with bad stretches of losing and poor quarterback play — and each was fired during their fourth season on the job.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Shedding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shedding. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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